Status:
valid
Authors:
Ker Gawl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 6: t. 456 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290846
Common Names
- Fragrant Viburnum
- Sweet Viburnum
- Koreanspice Viburnum
Description
Viburnum odoratissimum (also called Fragrant Viburnum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to eastern Asia. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers, and it grows in moist soils and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Viburnum odoratissimum is an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki (K.Koch) Zabel ex Rümpler
Viburnum odoratissimum var. arboricola (Hayata) Yamam.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viburnum odoratissimum has white flowers that are composed of five petals and have a sweet, fragrant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viburnum odoratissimum is a deciduous shrub that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, but is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, while cuttings should be taken in early summer.
Where to Find Viburnum odoratissimum
Viburnum odoratissimum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Viburnum odoratissimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viburnum odoratissimum?
Viburnum odoratissimum
What are the common names of Viburnum odoratissimum?
Fragrant Viburnum
What is the natural habitat of Viburnum odoratissimum?
Viburnum odoratissimum is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
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,