Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
leiocarpum
ID:
1291820

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Hsu

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11: 76 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291158



Common Names

  • Leiocarpum Viburnum
  • Smooth-Fruited Viburnum
  • Smooth-Fruited Arrowwood


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Description

Viburnum leiocarpum (also called Leiocarpum Viburnum, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Japan and is found in deciduous and mixed forests. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum leiocarpum is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant, as it is fast-growing and provides a good screen. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viburnum leiocarpum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark-brown drupe. The seedlings are small, with round, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viburnum leiocarpum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Viburnum leiocarpum

Viburnum leiocarpum can be found in the wild in China.

Viburnum leiocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viburnum leiocarpum?

Viburnum leiocarpum

What type of plant is Viburnum leiocarpum?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Viburnum leiocarpum?

It is native to eastern North America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6001008: Based on the initial data import
Ping Sheng Hsu (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Hsu' in the authors string.