Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 188 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290645
Common Names
- Viburnum Triphyllum
- Three-Leaved Viburnum
- Triphyllum Viburnum
Description
Viburnum triphyllum (also called three-leaved viburnum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States. It has white flowers and is found in forests, thickets, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Viburnum triphyllum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant, and its berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viburnum triphyllum for. macrophyllum (Oerst.) Killip & A.C.Sm.
Viburnum triphyllum for. lanceolatum Killip & A.C.Sm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viburnum triphyllum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viburnum triphyllum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. The shrub prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Viburnum triphyllum
Viburnum triphyllum can be found in North America, from Canada to Mexico. It is found in moist woodlands and thickets.
Viburnum triphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viburnum triphyllum?
Viburnum triphyllum
What is the common name of Viburnum triphyllum?
Nannyberry
What is the natural habitat of Viburnum triphyllum?
It is native to eastern North America
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,