Rhamnus purpureus
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Basic Information
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: rhamnus
Plant ID (slug): rhamnus-purpureus
Numeric ID: 19946
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Rhamnus purpureus is a deciduous Shrub. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Himalayas.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Purgative The fruit is purgative[146, 158, 240].
Known Hazards
Although no specific mention of toxicity has been found for this species, there is the suggestion that some members of this genus could be mildly poisonous[65].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Rhamnus purpureus