Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
nervosum
ID:
1291268

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 141 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290606



Common Names

  • Viburnum Nervosum
  • Witherod Viburnum
  • Nerve Viburnum


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Description

Viburnum nervosum (also called Southern black haw, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the United States. It has small, white flowers that bloom in spring, and dark green foliage that turns red in the fall. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum nervosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viburnum nervosum has small, white, flat-topped clusters of flowers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viburnum nervosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Plant out in late autumn or early spring.

Where to Find Viburnum nervosum

Viburnum nervosum is native to eastern North America.

Viburnum nervosum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Viburnum nervosum?

Viburnum nervosum is a slow-growing plant.

What is the optimal soil type for Viburnum nervosum?

Viburnum nervosum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Viburnum nervosum?

Viburnum nervosum prefers temperatures between 60-75°F (16-24°C).

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-6000060: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.