Colletia
Colletia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Rhamnaceae family, with five species of spiny shrubs. All species of this genus are native to southern South America. They are non-legume [nitrogen fixer]s.
Taxonomy
Species
Colletia comprises the following species:- Colletia hystrix Clos - pink crucifixion thorn
- Colletia paradoxa Escal. - crucifixion thorn, thorn of the cross, anchor plant
- Colletia spartioides Bertero ex Colla
- Colletia spinosissima J.F.Gmel.
- Colletia ulicina Gillies & Hook.
Species names with uncertain taxonomic status
The status of the following species and hybrids is unresolved:- Colletia crenata Regel
- Colletia cruzerillo Bertero
- Colletia disperma Moc. & Sessé ex DC.
- Colletia horrida Brongn. ex Drap.
- Colletia velutina Spreng.