Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
floccosum
ID:
421720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip & A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 56: 272 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421052



Common Names

  • Floccose Viburnum
  • Viburnum Floccosum
  • Downy Arrowwood


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Description

Viburnum floccosum (also called Downy Viburnum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Japan. It is a member of the Adoxaceae family and grows to a height of 1-2m. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands in Japan.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum floccosum is used as an ornamental plant and can be used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viburnum floccosum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viburnum floccosum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and cuttings can be taken in the spring or fall. The plant can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Viburnum floccosum

Viburnum floccosum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Viburnum floccosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viburnum floccosum?

Viburnum floccosum

What is the common name of Viburnum floccosum?

Woolly Viburnum

What type of plant is Viburnum floccosum?

Viburnum floccosum is a shrub.

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

Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:264893-2: Based on the initial data import