Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
mortonianum
ID:
1291447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 294 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290785



Common Names

  • Morton Viburnum
  • Morton's Viburnum
  • Mortonian Viburnum


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Description

Viburnum mortonianum (also called Mortonia viburnum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina south to Florida and west to Arkansas. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2–3 m tall, with opposite, toothed, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum mortonianum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viburnum mortonianum 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 mortonianum 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 mortonianum

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

Viburnum mortonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viburnum mortonianum?

Viburnum mortonianum

What is the common name of Viburnum mortonianum?

Morton's Viburnum

What is the natural habitat of Viburnum mortonianum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6000404: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.