Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
tinus
ID:
423555

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 267 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422887



Common Names

  • Viburnum tinus
  • Laurustinus
  • Laurustinus Viburnum


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Synonyms

  • Tynus lauriformis J.Presl [unknown]
  • Tynus lucidus J.Presl [unknown]
  • Tinus laurifolius Borkh. [unknown]
  • Viburnum lucidum Mill. [unknown]
  • Viburnum latifolium Schult. [unknown]
  • Viburnum lauriforme Lam. [unknown]
  • Viburnum tinus hirtum Aiton [unknown]
  • Viburnum tinus lucidum (Mill.) Aiton [unknown]
  • Viburnum tinus virgatum Aiton [unknown]
  • Viburnum tinus strictum Aiton [unknown]

Description

Viburnum tinus (also called Laurustinus, 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 tinus is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a natural fertilizer and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viburnum tinus sub. subcordatum (Trel.) P.Silva
Viburnum tinus sub. rigidum (Vent.) P.Silva

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viburnum tinus 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 tinus 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 tinus

Viburnum tinus is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in many nurseries and garden centers.

Viburnum tinus FAQ

What is the growth rate of Viburnum tinus?

Viburnum tinus has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What type of soil is best for Viburnum tinus?

Viburnum tinus prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Viburnum tinus?

Viburnum tinus 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,

References