Status:
valid
Authors:
(Makino) Koidz. ex Nakai
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 42: 31 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421248
Common Names
- Viburnum boninsimense
- Boninsimense Viburnum
- Bonin Viburnum
Description
Viburnum boninsimense (also called Bonin Viburnum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It prefers acidic soils and is often found in coastal regions and dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Viburnum boninsimense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viburnum boninsimense has white flowers with a hairy stem and leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viburnum boninsimense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Viburnum boninsimense
Viburnum boninsimense is native to the Bonin Islands of Japan.
Viburnum boninsimense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viburnum boninsimense?
Viburnum boninsimense
What is the common name of Viburnum boninsimense?
Bonin Viburnum
What is the natural habitat of Viburnum boninsimense?
It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams in the Himalayas, India, and China
Species in the Viburnum genus
Viburnum fragile,
Viburnum floccosum,
Viburnum hartwegii,
Viburnum griffithianum,
Viburnum furcatum,
Viburnum garrettii,
Viburnum glabratum,
Viburnum glaberrimum,
Viburnum cubense,
Viburnum cornifolium,
Viburnum clemensiae,
Viburnum colebrookeanum,
Viburnum costaricanum,
Viburnum cornutidens,
Viburnum corymbosum,
Viburnum edule,
Viburnum macdougallii,
Viburnum molle,
Viburnum junghuhnii,
Viburnum jucundum,
Viburnum hispidulum,
Viburnum lautum,
Viburnum lehmannii,
Viburnum lantana,
Viburnum carlesii,
Viburnum boninsimense,
Viburnum brachyandrum,
Viburnum albopedunculatum,
Viburnum alpinum,
Viburnum amplificatum,
Viburnum beccarii,
Viburnum blandum,
Viburnum annamensis,
Viburnum arboreum,
Viburnum antioquiense,
Viburnum rugosum,
Viburnum sambucinum,
Viburnum sargentii,
Viburnum subsessile,
Viburnum suratense,
Viburnum suspensum,
Viburnum stellato-tomentosum,
Viburnum opulus,
Viburnum orientale,
Viburnum phlebotrichum,
Viburnum queremalense,
Viburnum platyphyllum,
Viburnum undulatum,
Viburnum tricostatum,
Viburnum tinus,
Species in the Viburnaceae family
Adoxa moschatellina,
Adoxa omeiensis,
Adoxa xizangensis,
Adoxa corydalifolia,
Sambucus sibirica,
Sambucus nigra,
Sambucus mexicana,
Sambucus lanceolata,
Sambucus kamtschatica,
Sambucus pendula,
Sambucus racemosa,
Sambucus palmensis,
Sambucus canadensis,
Sambucus africana,
Sambucus gaudichaudiana,
Sambucus ebulus,
Sambucus strumpfii,
Sambucus tigranii,
Sambucus sieboldiana,
Sambucus wightiana,
Sambucus australasica,
Sambucus javanica,
Sambucus cerulea,
Sambucus peruviana,
Sambucus williamsii,
Sambucus australis,
Sambucus adnata,
Viburnum fragile,
Viburnum floccosum,
Viburnum hartwegii,
Viburnum griffithianum,
Viburnum furcatum,
Viburnum garrettii,
Viburnum glabratum,
Viburnum glaberrimum,
Viburnum cubense,
Viburnum cornifolium,
Viburnum clemensiae,
Viburnum colebrookeanum,
Viburnum costaricanum,
Viburnum cornutidens,
Viburnum corymbosum,
Viburnum edule,
Viburnum macdougallii,
Viburnum molle,
Viburnum junghuhnii,
Viburnum jucundum,
Viburnum hispidulum,
Viburnum lautum,
Viburnum lehmannii,