Aucuba himalaica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
himalaica
ID:
297678
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Ill. Himal. Pl. : t. 12 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297010
Common Names
- Aucuba himalaica
- Himalayan Aucuba
- Himalayan Aucuba-bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aucuba himalaica (also called Himalayan Aucuba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aucuba himalaica is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aucuba himalaica var. oblanceolata W.P.Fang & SoongAucuba himalaica var. himalaica
Aucuba himalaica var. dolichophylla W.P.Fang & Soong
Aucuba himalaica var. pilosissima W.P.Fang & Soong
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aucuba himalaica has yellow flowers with red anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of round-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aucuba himalaica is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in the summer or by layering in the spring.
Where to Find Aucuba himalaica
Aucuba himalaica can be found in the Himalayas.
Aucuba himalaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aucuba himalaica?
Aucuba himalaica
What is the natural habitat of Aucuba himalaica?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common names of Aucuba himalaica?
Rainforest palm
Species in the Aucuba genus
Species in the Garryaceae family
Aucuba albopunctifolia, Aucuba chinensis, Aucuba chlorascens, Aucuba confertiflora, Aucuba eriobotryifolia, Aucuba filicauda, Aucuba himalaica, Aucuba japonica, Aucuba obcordata, Aucuba robusta, Garrya buxifolia, Garrya corvorum, Garrya elliptica, Garrya fadyenii, Garrya flavescens, Garrya fremontii, Garrya glaberrima, Garrya goldmanii, Garrya grisea, Garrya laurifolia, Garrya lindheimeri, Garrya longifolia, Garrya ovata, Garrya salicifolia, Garrya veatchii, Garrya wrightii, Garrya mexicana,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271450-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.