Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
witteanum
ID:
1291310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graebn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 434 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290648



Common Names

  • Viburnum Witteanum
  • Witte's Viburnum
  • Witteanum Viburnum


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Description

Viburnum witteanum (also called Witte's viburnum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has white flowers and is found in forests, thickets, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum witteanum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viburnum witteanum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viburnum witteanum 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 witteanum

Viburnum witteanum can be found in North America, from Canada to Mexico. It is found in moist woodlands and thickets.

Viburnum witteanum FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Viburnum witteanum?

Viburnum witteanum prefers soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

How much sunlight does Viburnum witteanum need?

Viburnum witteanum prefers full sun to partial shade.

How often should Viburnum witteanum be watered?

Viburnum witteanum should be watered regularly, but not too often.

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-6000124: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.