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Mediterranean Buckthorn

Rhamnus alaternus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (9 countries) and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Nerprun alaterne
Arabic مران

Similar Species in Rhamnus

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Buckthorn
Rhamnus cathartica
Least Concern
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Chinese buckthorn
Rhamnus utilis
Least Concern
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Dahurian Buckthorn
Rhamnus davuricus
Least Concern
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Dogwood
Rhamnus prinoides
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mediterranean Buckthorn?
The scientific name of Mediterranean Buckthorn is Rhamnus alaternus. It belongs to the genus Rhamnus.
What is the conservation status of Mediterranean Buckthorn?
Mediterranean Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mediterranean Buckthorn live?
Mediterranean Buckthorn is found in Found across Europe (9 countries) and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, France, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Ukraine.
What family does Mediterranean Buckthorn belong to?
Mediterranean Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) belongs to the genus Rhamnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhamnaceae.
Is Mediterranean Buckthorn endangered?
No, Mediterranean Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mediterranean Buckthorn belong to?
Mediterranean Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Mediterranean Buckthorn?
The closest relatives of Mediterranean Buckthorn in the genus Rhamnus include Buckthorn, Chinese buckthorn, Dahurian Buckthorn, Dogwood.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Rhamnus — 5 Species

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Buckthorn
Rhamnus cathartica
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Chinese buckthorn
Rhamnus utilis
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Dahurian Buckthorn
Rhamnus davuricus
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Dogwood
Rhamnus prinoides
LC
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Mediterranean Buckthorn
Rhamnus alaternus
LC
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