Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
682821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 180 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682154



Common Names

  • Euonymus Wilsonii
  • Wilson's Spindle
  • Wilson's Euonymus


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Description

Euonymus wilsonii (also called Wilson's Euonymus, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It grows in moist and wet habitats, such as riverbanks, ditches, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Euonymus wilsonii is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euonymus wilsonii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euonymus wilsonii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by 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 should be rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Euonymus wilsonii

Euonymus wilsonii can be found in China, in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Euonymus wilsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euonymus wilsonii?

Euonymus wilsonii

What is the common name of Euonymus wilsonii?

Wilson's Spindle Tree

What is the growth rate of Euonymus wilsonii?

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,

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