Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
potingensis
ID:
682680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun & F.C.How ex J.S.Ma

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 10: 94 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682013

Common Names

  • Euonymus Potingensis
  • Potingensis Euonymus
  • Euonymus Potingensis

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Description

Euonymus potingensis (also called Poting Euonymus, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree, native to China. It grows up to 5m tall and has ovate to elliptic leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Euonymus potingensis is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euonymus potingensis has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, yellow-orange fruits that contain four seeds. The seeds are small and black with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euonymus potingensis is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and taken from the tips of the stems. Remove the lower leaves and dip the cut end in a rooting hormone. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a bright, indirect light. Water the cuttings regularly and they should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Euonymus potingensis

Euonymus potingensis can be found in China.

Euonymus potingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euonymus potingensis?

Euonymus potingensis

What type of plant is Euonymus potingensis?

It is a shrub or small tree.

Where is Euonymus potingensis native to?

It is native to China and Japan.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2803567: Based on the initial data import
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Foon Chew How (1908-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.How' in the authors string.
Jin Shuang Ma (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Ma' in the authors string.