Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
chloranthoides
ID:
682338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
J. W. China Border Res. Soc. 15: 90 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681671

Common Names

  • Euonymus chloranthoides
  • Chloranthus-like Euonymus
  • Chloranthus-like Spindle Tree

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Description

Euonymus chloranthoides (also called Chloranthoides, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to China. It is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Euonymus chloranthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euonymus chloranthoides has small, greenish-white flowers that are followed by four-lobed capsules containing bright red seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euonymus chloranthoides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Euonymus chloranthoides

Euonymus chloranthoides can be found in China.

Euonymus chloranthoides FAQ

What is the common name of Euonymus chloranthoides?

Green-flowered Spindle Tree

What is the natural habitat of Euonymus chloranthoides?

Woodlands, thickets, and hillsides

What is the average height of Euonymus chloranthoides?

6-15 feet

Species in the Euonymus genus

Euonymus barberi, Euonymus acanthocarpus, Euonymus acanthoxanthus, Euonymus actinocarpus, Euonymus aculeatus, Euonymus aculeolus, Euonymus acuminifolius, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus americanus, Euonymus angulatus, Euonymus atropurpureus, Euonymus attenuatus, Euonymus australianus, Euonymus balansae, Euonymus benguetensis, Euonymus benthamii, Euonymus bockii, Euonymus boninensis, Euonymus bullatus, Euonymus carnosus, Euonymus castaneifolius, Euonymus centidens, Euonymus chenmoui, Euonymus chiapensis, Euonymus chloranthoides, Euonymus chuii, Euonymus clivicola, Euonymus cochinchinensis, Euonymus contractus, Euonymus cornutus, Euonymus corymbosus, Euonymus costaricensis, Euonymus crenulatus, Euonymus darrisii, Euonymus dichotomus, Euonymus dielsianus, Euonymus distichus, Euonymus dolichopus, Euonymus eberhardtii, Euonymus echinatus, Euonymus elaeodendroides, Euonymus enantiophyllus, Euonymus europaeus, Euonymus euscaphis, Euonymus ficoides, Euonymus fimbriatus, Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus frigidus, Euonymus fusiformis, Euonymus gibber,

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,