Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
aculeolus
ID:
682231

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Cheng ex J.S.Ma

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 10: 94 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681564



Common Names

  • Aculeolus Euonymus
  • Aculeolus Spindle Tree
  • Little-Spiny Euonymus


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Description

Euonymus aculeolus (also called Small-fruited Euonymus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to eastern Asia, and is found in forests, woodlands, and shrublands. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

Uses & Benefits

Euonymus aculeolus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and berries. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat inflammation and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euonymus aculeolus has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers are followed by small, yellow, fleshy fruits that contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euonymus aculeolus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Euonymus aculeolus

Euonymus aculeolus can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains.

Euonymus aculeolus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euonymus aculeolus?

Euonymus aculeolus

What is the common name of Euonymus aculeolus?

Small-fruited Euonymus

What is the natural habitat of Euonymus aculeolus?

Woodlands, scrub and rocky slopes

Species in the Euonymus genus

Euonymus barberi, Euonymus acanthocarpus, Euonymus acanthoxanthus, Euonymus actinocarpus, Euonymus aculeatus, Euonymus aculeolus, Euonymus acuminifolius, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus americanus, Euonymus angulatus, Euonymus atropurpureus, Euonymus attenuatus, Euonymus australianus, Euonymus balansae, Euonymus benguetensis, Euonymus benthamii, Euonymus bockii, Euonymus boninensis, Euonymus bullatus, Euonymus carnosus, Euonymus castaneifolius, Euonymus centidens, Euonymus chenmoui, Euonymus chiapensis, Euonymus chloranthoides, Euonymus chuii, Euonymus clivicola, Euonymus cochinchinensis, Euonymus contractus, Euonymus cornutus, Euonymus corymbosus, Euonymus costaricensis, Euonymus crenulatus, Euonymus darrisii, Euonymus dichotomus, Euonymus dielsianus, Euonymus distichus, Euonymus dolichopus, Euonymus eberhardtii, Euonymus echinatus, Euonymus elaeodendroides, Euonymus enantiophyllus, Euonymus europaeus, Euonymus euscaphis, Euonymus ficoides, Euonymus fimbriatus, Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus frigidus, Euonymus fusiformis, Euonymus gibber,

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2803141: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Jingrong (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Cheng' in the authors string.
Jin Shuang Ma (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Ma' in the authors string.