Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 659 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682108
Common Names
- Euonymus Ternifolius
- Ternifolius Euonymus
- Euonymus Ternifolius
Description
Euonymus ternifolius (also called Three-leaved Euonymus, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree, native to China. It grows up to 5m tall and has ovate to elliptic leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Euonymus ternifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control on slopes. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in dry areas. The plant has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Euonymus ternifolius are small, greenish-white in color, and have four petals. The seeds are small, brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euonymus ternifolius is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in the spring. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Euonymus ternifolius
Euonymus ternifolius can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.
Euonymus ternifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euonymus ternifolius?
Euonymus ternifolius
What is the common name of Euonymus ternifolius?
Threelobe Spindle Tree
What is the growth rate of Euonymus ternifolius?
Moderate
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,