Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
682288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 180 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681621



Common Names

  • Euonymus balansae
  • Balansa's Euonymus
  • Balansa's Spindle Tree


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Synonyms

  • Euonymus hystrix W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Euonymus rhodacanthus Pit. [unknown]

Description

Euonymus balansae (also called Balansa's 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 balansae 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 balansae has small, greenish-white flowers that are followed by four-lobed capsules containing bright red seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euonymus balansae is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be propagated by taking softwood cuttings in the spring or by sowing seeds in the fall. It is also possible to propagate by division in the spring.

Where to Find Euonymus balansae

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

Euonymus balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euonymus balansae?

Euonymus balansae

What type of plant is Euonymus balansae?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Euonymus balansae?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea

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,

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