Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
versatile
ID:
1253959

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.H.Miao, W.B.Liao & Q.Y.Sun

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 38(6): 129 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253297



Common Names

  • Viburnum
  • Versatile Viburnum
  • Large-leaved Viburnum


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Description

Viburnum versatile (also called 'Versatile Arrowwood', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Adoxaceae family. It is native to eastern North America, from southeastern Canada to the eastern United States. It is found in moist, open woods, thickets, and streambanks. It is an upright, deciduous shrub with opposite, simple leaves that are dark green above and paler beneath. The flowers are white and fragrant, in flat-topped clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum versatile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife and as a natural fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viburnum versatile has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viburnum versatile is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 3-6 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Viburnum versatile

Viburnum versatile can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Viburnum versatile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viburnum versatile?

Viburnum versatile

What is the common name of Viburnum versatile?

Versatile Arrowwood

What is the natural habitat of Viburnum versatile?

Woodlands, thickets, and open areas of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50170867: Based on the initial data import
Ru Huai Miao (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Miao' in the authors string.
Wen Bo Liao (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Liao' in the authors string.
Qing Ye Sun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Y.Sun' in the authors string.