Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
foetidum
ID:
1291457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 49 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290795



Common Names

  • Fetid Viburnum
  • Fetid Wayfaring Tree
  • Stinking Viburnum


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Description

Viburnum foetidum (also called stinking viburnum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae. It is native to western and central Europe, from the British Isles east to the Caucasus. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2–3 m tall, with opposite, toothed, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum foetidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for hedges. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viburnum foetidum var. rectangulatum Rehder
Viburnum foetidum var. ceanothoides (C.H.Wright) Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viburnum foetidum flowers are white, small and fragrant, with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viburnum foetidum is a deciduous shrub that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, but is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, while cuttings should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Viburnum foetidum

Viburnum foetidum is native to the eastern United States and Canada, from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota and Texas.

Viburnum foetidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viburnum foetidum?

Viburnum foetidum

What is the common name of Viburnum foetidum?

Stinking Viburnum

What is the natural habitat of Viburnum foetidum?

It is native to 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,

References