Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
fortunei
ID:
682427

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 660 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681760



Common Names

  • Fortune's Wintercreeper
  • Fortune's Spindle
  • Wintercreeper Fortunei


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Synonyms

  • Cassine fortunei Kuntze [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron fortunei Turcz. [conserved]
  • Euonymus carrieri Vauv. ex Carrière [unknown]
  • Euonymus radicans alticolus Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Euonymus radicans (Miq.) Siebold ex Hand.-Mazz. [deprecated]
  • Euonymus radicans minima Simon-Louis [unknown]

Description

Euonymus fortunei (also called Winter Creeper, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. 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 fortunei 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euonymus fortunei var. villosus (Nakai) H.Hara
Euonymus fortunei var. vegatus (Rehder) Rehder
Euonymus fortunei var. fortunei

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euonymus fortunei are small, greenish-white, and appear in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euonymus fortunei 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 fortunei

Euonymus fortunei is native to Japan, Korea, and China.

Euonymus fortunei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euonymus fortunei?

Euonymus fortunei

What is the common name of Euonymus fortunei?

Wintercreeper

What is the native range of Euonymus fortunei?

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-2803326: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.