Status:
valid
Authors:
Pall.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1(2): 31 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422811
Common Names
- Viburnum orientale
- Orientale Viburnum
- Viburnum's Orientale
Description
Viburnum orientale (also called Oriental viburnum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae. It is a deciduous shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to North America, Asia, and Europe. It is found in moist deciduous forests, woodlands, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Viburnum orientale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viburnum orientale has white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viburnum orientale is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but it may require more frequent watering in dry conditions.
Where to Find Viburnum orientale
Viburnum orientale can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Viburnum orientale FAQ
What is the growth rate of Viburnum orientale?
Viburnum orientale has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What type of soil is best for Viburnum orientale?
Viburnum orientale prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Viburnum orientale?
Viburnum orientale prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°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,