Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
kengmaensis
ID:
682521

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Cheng ex J.S.Ma

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 10: 93 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681854



Common Names

  • Kengmaensis Wintercreeper
  • Kengmaensis Euonymus
  • Euonymus Kengmaensis


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Description

Euonymus kengmaensis (also called Kengma Euonymus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Celastraceae family. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euonymus kengmaensis 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 kengmaensis 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 kengmaensis is a shrub or small tree native to China. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9 and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Euonymus kengmaensis

Euonymus kengmaensis is native to China.

Euonymus kengmaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euonymus kengmaensis?

Euonymus kengmaensis

What is the common name of Euonymus kengmaensis?

Euonymus

What is the natural habitat of Euonymus kengmaensis?

Woodlands, scrub and rocky slopes

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-2803420: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Jingrong (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Cheng' in the authors string.
Jin Shuang Ma (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Ma' in the authors string.