Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
hemsleyanus
ID:
682478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 460 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681811



Common Names

  • Hemsleyanus Wintercreeper
  • Hemsleyanus Euonymus
  • Euonymus Hemsleyanus


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Description

Euonymus hemsleyanus (also called 'Hemsley's Euonymus', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has an upright, spreading habit and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is commonly found in woodland, scrub and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Euonymus hemsleyanus 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 hemsleyanus 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 hemsleyanus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require protection from direct sunlight and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Euonymus hemsleyanus

Euonymus hemsleyanus is native to China.

Euonymus hemsleyanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euonymus hemsleyanus?

Euonymus hemsleyanus

What is the common name of Euonymus hemsleyanus?

Hemsley's spindle

What is the native range of Euonymus hemsleyanus?

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,

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,