Viburnum odoratissimum
| Viburnum odoratissimum | |
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| Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Adoxaceae |
| Genus: | Viburnum |
| Species: | V. odoratissimum |
| Binomial name | |
| Viburnum odoratissimum Ker Gawl.[1] | |
Viburnum odoratissimum, commonly known as sweet viburnum, is a shrub or small tree in the family Adoxaceae. It is native to Asia, and commonly cultivated as a garden ornamental elsewhere.
Description
It grows to 9 metres high and has glossy elliptical leaves to 20 cm long. In spring it produces pyramid-shaped clusters of fragrant white flowers, followed by red berries that age to black.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is native to China, Taiwan（Province of China）, Japan, the Himalayan region in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.[1]
V. odoratissimum var. awabuki is native to Taiwan（Province of China） and Japan.[3]
Cultivation
The species prefers warm, frost-free climates.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Taxon: Viburnum odoratissimum Ker Gawl.". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Area. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- 1 2 Lord, Ernest Edward; Willis, James Hamlyn (1982). Shrubs and Trees for Australian Gardens. Lothian.
- ↑ "Taxon: Viburnum odoratissimum Ker Gawl. var. awabuki (K. Koch) Zabel". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Area. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
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