Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
platyphyllum
ID:
423491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 10: 284 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422823



Common Names

  • Viburnum platyphyllum
  • Platyphyllum Viburnum
  • Viburnum's Platyphyllum


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Description

Viburnum platyphyllum (also called Broad-leaved Viburnum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae. It is a shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum platyphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viburnum platyphyllum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viburnum platyphyllum can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done by carefully dividing the root mass of an established plant. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and placed in a moist potting mix.

Where to Find Viburnum platyphyllum

Viburnum platyphyllum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Viburnum platyphyllum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Viburnum platyphyllum?

Viburnum platyphyllum has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What type of soil is best for Viburnum platyphyllum?

Viburnum platyphyllum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Viburnum platyphyllum?

Viburnum platyphyllum 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,