Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
chengiae
ID:
682327

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.S.Ma

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 10: 95 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681660



Common Names

  • Euonymus chengiae
  • Cheng's Euonymus
  • Cheng's Spindle Tree


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Description

Euonymus chengiae (also called Cheng'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 chengiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euonymus chengiae 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 chengiae 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 chengiae

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

Euonymus chengiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euonymus chengiae?

Euonymus chengiae

What type of plant is Euonymus chengiae?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Euonymus chengiae?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2803230: Based on the initial data import
Jin Shuang Ma (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Ma' in the authors string.