Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 439 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681630
Common Names
- Euonymus bockii
- Bock's Euonymus
- Bock's Spindle Tree
Synonyms
- Euonymus bockii orgyalis (W.W.Sm.) C.Y.Cheng [unknown]
- Euonymus orgyalis W.W.Sm. [unknown]
- Euonymus petelotii Merr. [valid]
- Euonymus vagans macrophyllus Kanjilal [unknown]
- Euonymus subsessilis latifolius Loes. [unknown]
- Euonymus bockii bockii [unknown]
Description
Euonymus bockii (also called Bock's Euonymus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, glossy leaves. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in moist forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Euonymus bockii 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 bockii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euonymus bockii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Euonymus bockii
Euonymus bockii can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains.
Euonymus bockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euonymus bockii?
Euonymus bockii
What type of plant is Euonymus bockii?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Euonymus bockii?
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,