Colubrina — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Colubrina recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Colubrina arborescens
Colubrina arborescens
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
A plant of drier to moist lowland areas in the tropics and subtropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 600 metres. It grows in areas where the mean annual rainfall can range from 750 - 2,500mm. Grows well in full sun and also in the partial shade of low forest or broken, high forest.
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Colubrina asiatica
Colubrina asiatica
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position, though able to tolerate some shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, including poor sands and coral-based soils. Succeeds in saline soils and also tolerates strong, salt-laden winds.
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Colubrina glandulosa
Colubrina glandulosa
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Young plants establish well when planted out and can reach a height of 2.5 metres or more in their second year.
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