Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
sieboldiana
ID:
1042716

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Graebn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 584 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042054

Common Names

  • Sambucus
  • Sieboldiana
  • Elderberry

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Description

Sambucus sieboldiana (also called Siebold's elder, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It has large, compound leaves and white, flat-topped flower clusters. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Sambucus sieboldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It has a high nutritional value and is used as a food source in some cultures. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sambucus sieboldiana var. pinnatisecta G.Y.Luo & P.H.Huang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Sambucus sieboldiana has a white spathe and a yellow spadix. Seeds: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sambucus sieboldiana is a terrestrial fern that can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is best grown in a sheltered spot with some protection from strong winds. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Sambucus sieboldiana

Sambucus sieboldiana can be found in Japan, China, and Korea.

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-100374044: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.