Aucuba albopunctifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albopunctifolia
ID:
297481
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.T.Wang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Natl. Acad. Peiping 6: 203 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296813
Common Names
- Aucuba albopunctifolia
- White-spotted Aucuba
- White-spotted Aucuba-bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aucuba albopunctifolia (also called White-spotted Aucuba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aucuba albopunctifolia is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aucuba albopunctifolia var. albopunctifoliaAucuba albopunctifolia var. angustula W.P.Fang & Soong
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aucuba albopunctifolia has yellow flowers with red anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of round-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aucuba albopunctifolia is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in the summer or by layering in the spring.
Where to Find Aucuba albopunctifolia
Aucuba albopunctifolia can be found in Japan.
Aucuba albopunctifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aucuba albopunctifolia?
Aucuba albopunctifolia
What is the natural habitat of Aucuba albopunctifolia?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common names of Aucuba albopunctifolia?
Rainforest palm
Species in the Aucuba genus
Species in the Garryaceae family
Aucuba albopunctifolia, Aucuba chinensis, Aucuba chlorascens, Aucuba confertiflora, Aucuba eriobotryifolia, Aucuba filicauda, Aucuba himalaica, Aucuba japonica, Aucuba obcordata, Aucuba robusta, Garrya buxifolia, Garrya corvorum, Garrya elliptica, Garrya fadyenii, Garrya flavescens, Garrya fremontii, Garrya glaberrima, Garrya goldmanii, Garrya grisea, Garrya laurifolia, Garrya lindheimeri, Garrya longifolia, Garrya ovata, Garrya salicifolia, Garrya veatchii, Garrya wrightii, Garrya mexicana,
References
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271444-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.