Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
melanocarpum
ID:
1291660

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Hsu

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Observ. Fl. Hwangshan : 181 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290998



Common Names

  • Black-Fruited Viburnum
  • Black-Fruit Viburnum
  • Black-Fruited Arrowwood


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Description

Viburnum melanocarpum (also called Black-Fruited Viburnum, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 6-8 feet and has white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in woodlands and along streams, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum melanocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a hedge plant, and is a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Viburnum melanocarpum are white and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viburnum melanocarpum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. The shrub prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Viburnum melanocarpum

Viburnum melanocarpum can be found in moist woods and thickets in eastern North America.

Viburnum melanocarpum FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Viburnum melanocarpum?

Viburnum melanocarpum prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What is the ideal temperature range for Viburnum melanocarpum?

Viburnum melanocarpum prefers temperatures between 65-75°F.

What is the ideal light exposure for Viburnum melanocarpum?

Viburnum melanocarpum prefers partial shade.

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-6000821: Based on the initial data import
Ping Sheng Hsu (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Hsu' in the authors string.