Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.H.Shaw, Wynn-Jones & V.D.Nguyen
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Plantsman , n.s., 10: 234 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750278
Common Names
- Viburnum Fansipanense
- Fansipan Viburnum
- Mt. Fansipan Snowball
Description
Viburnum fansipanense (also called Fansipan Viburnum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Adoxaceae family. It is found in the montane and submontane forests of Vietnam. It is a shrub, with ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Viburnum fansipanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viburnum fansipanense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viburnum fansipanense is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 4-6 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Viburnum fansipanense
Viburnum fansipanense is native to Vietnam. It can be found in the provinces of Ha Giang, Lao Cai, and Yen Bai. It is found in moist woodlands at elevations of 500-1,000 m.
Viburnum fansipanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viburnum fansipanense?
Viburnum fansipanense
What is the common name of Viburnum fansipanense?
Fansipan Viburnum
What is the natural habitat of Viburnum fansipanense?
Forests of Vietnam
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,
References
Van Dzu Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.D.Nguyen' in the authors string.
Bleddyn Wynn-Jones: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wynn-Jones' in the authors string.