Aucuba robusta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
297836
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.P.Fang & Soong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Sichuan Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 1: 70 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297168
Common Names
- Large-leaved Aucuba
- Robust Aucuba
- Tiger's Eye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aucuba robusta (also called Robust Aucuba, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aucuba robusta is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aucuba robusta 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 robusta 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 robusta
Aucuba robusta can be found in Japan.
Aucuba robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aucuba robusta?
Aucuba robusta
What is the common name of Aucuba robusta?
Aucuba robusta
What is the natural habitat of Aucuba robusta?
Aucuba robusta is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
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
Wen-Pei Fang (1899-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.P.Fang' in the authors string.
Tse Pu Soong (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20010606-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.