Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
frigidus
ID:
682430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. (Carey & Wallich ed.) 2: 409. 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681763



Common Names

  • Frigidus Wintercreeper
  • Frigidus Euonymus
  • Euonymus Frigidus


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Synonyms

  • Euonymus amygdalifolius Franch. [unknown]
  • Euonymus assamicus Blakelock [unknown]
  • Euonymus austrotibetanus Y.R.Li [unknown]
  • Euonymus burmanicus Merr. [unknown]
  • Euonymus ceratophorus Loes. [unknown]
  • Euonymus crinita Pamp. [unknown]
  • Euonymus crinitus minor Pamp. [unknown]
  • Euonymus dasydictyon Loes. & Rehder [unknown]
  • Euonymus frigidus elongatus Cowan [unknown]
  • Euonymus frigidus wardii (W.W.Sm.) Blakelock [unknown]
  • Euonymus fugongensis Y.R.Li [unknown]
  • Euonymus gongshanensis Y.R.Li [unknown]
  • Euonymus porphyreus Loes. [unknown]
  • Euonymus porphyreus angustifolius L.C.Wang & X.G.Sun [unknown]
  • Euonymus porphyreus ellipticus Blakelock [unknown]
  • Euonymus pygmaeus W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Euonymus roseoperulatus Loes. [unknown]
  • Euonymus taliensis Loes. [unknown]
  • Euonymus wardii W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Euonymus frigidus elongatus Cowan & A.M.Cowan [unknown]
  • Euonymus frigidus elongatus (Cowan & A.M.Cowan) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Euonymus frigidus frigidus [unknown]

Description

Euonymus frigidus (also called Frigid 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 frigidus 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 frigidus are small, 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 frigidus 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 frigidus

Euonymus frigidus is native to Japan.

Euonymus frigidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euonymus frigidus?

Euonymus frigidus

What is the common name of Euonymus frigidus?

Alpine spindle

What is the native range of Euonymus frigidus?

Central and eastern Asia

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