Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. : t. 309 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681676
Common Names
- Euonymus cochinchinensis
- Cochin-China Euonymus
- Cochin-China Spindle Tree
Synonyms
- Euonymus cochinchinensis tonkinensis Pit. & Lecomte [unknown]
- Euonymus colonoides Craib [unknown]
- Euonymus oliganthus Merr. [unknown]
- Euonymus pahangensis Ridl. [unknown]
- Euonymus philippinensis Merr. [unknown]
- Euonymus similis Craib [unknown]
- Glyptopetalum scortechinii King [unknown]
- Sphaerodiscus cochinchinensis (Pierre) Nakai [unknown]
Description
Euonymus cochinchinensis (also called Cochinchinensis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to China. It is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Euonymus cochinchinensis 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
The flower of Euonymus cochinchinensis is small, white and fragrant. The seed is a small, smooth, black capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euonymus cochinchinensis 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 cochinchinensis
Euonymus cochinchinensis can be found in China, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Euonymus cochinchinensis FAQ
What is the common name of Euonymus cochinchinensis?
Cochin Spindle Tree
What is the natural habitat of Euonymus cochinchinensis?
Woodlands, thickets, and hillsides
What is the average height of Euonymus cochinchinensis?
6-15 feet
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,
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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,