Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 454 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682162
Common Names
- Euonymus Yunnanensis
- Yunnan Spindle
- Yunnan Euonymus
Synonyms
- Euonymus decorus W.W.Sm. [unknown]
- Euonymus linearifolius Franch. [unknown]
- Euonymus pinchuanensis Loes. [unknown]
- Euonymus pulvinatus Chun & F.C.How [unknown]
Description
Euonymus yunnanensis (also called Yunnan spindle, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Yunnan Province of China. It has glossy, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Euonymus yunnanensis is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Euonymus yunnanensis are small, greenish-white, and appear in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euonymus yunnanensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Euonymus yunnanensis
Euonymus yunnanensis can be found in China, in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Euonymus yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euonymus yunnanensis?
Euonymus yunnanensis
What type of plant is Euonymus yunnanensis?
It is a species of plant in the family Celastraceae.
Where is Euonymus yunnanensis found?
It is found in China.
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,