Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
molle
ID:
421796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 180 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421128



Common Names

  • Molle Viburnum
  • Softleaf Arrowwood
  • Softleaf Wayfaring Tree


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Synonyms

  • Opulus mollis (Michx.) J.Presl [unknown]
  • Viburnum mexicanum Dippel [unknown]
  • Viburnum canadense Dippel [unknown]
  • Viburnum ozarkense Ashe [unknown]
  • Viburnum molle tomentosum Chapm. [unknown]
  • Viburnum pubescens molle (Michx.) Alph.Wood [deprecated]

Description

Viburnum molle (also called Soft Viburnum, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to South America. It has a rounded shape and grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers moist soil and can be found in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum molle is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for wildlife habitat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viburnum molle is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small, round, and dark brown. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Viburnum molle: This plant is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Viburnum molle

Viburnum molle is native to China. It is found in moist forests and thickets.

Viburnum molle FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viburnum molle?

Viburnum molle

What is the growth habit of Viburnum molle?

It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall.

What is the flowering season of Viburnum molle?

It flowers from April to May.

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