Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. (Carey & Wallich ed.) 2: 408. 1824
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681751
Common Names
- Fimbriatus Wintercreeper
- Fimbriatus Euonymus
- Euonymus Fimbriatus
Synonyms
- Euonymus fimbriatus serratus Blakelock [unknown]
- Euonymus lacerus Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
- Euonymus micranthus D.Don [unknown]
Description
Euonymus fimbriatus (also called Fringed 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 fimbriatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Euonymus fimbriatus are small, white, and appear in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euonymus fimbriatus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Euonymus fimbriatus
Euonymus fimbriatus is native to Japan.
Euonymus fimbriatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euonymus fimbriatus?
Euonymus fimbriatus
What is the common name of Euonymus fimbriatus?
Fringed spindle
What is the native range of Euonymus fimbriatus?
China and Japan
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,