Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
dichotomus
ID:
682371

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Heyne ex Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. (Carey & Wallich ed.) 2: 410. 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681704



Common Names

  • Euonymus dichotomus
  • Dichotomous Euonymus
  • Dichotomous Spindle Tree


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Synonyms

  • Euonymus thwaitesii M.A.Lawson [unknown]

Description

Euonymus dichotomus (also called Forked Spindle, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has ovate leaves with toothed margins, and its stems are covered with corky wings. It grows in forests, thickets, and along streams and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Euonymus dichotomus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. The plant has a high tolerance for drought and can also be used to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euonymus dichotomus has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euonymus dichotomus 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 dichotomus

Euonymus dichotomus can be found in China.

Euonymus dichotomus FAQ

What is the common name of Euonymus dichotomus?

Dichotomous Spindle Tree

What is the natural habitat of Euonymus dichotomus?

Woodlands, thickets, and hillsides

What is the average height of Euonymus dichotomus?

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,

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-2803271: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Heyne (1770-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Heyne' in the authors string.