Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chlorascens
ID:
297613

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Wang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Natl. Acad. Peiping 6: 201 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296945

Common Names

  • Aucuba chlorascens
  • Greenish Aucuba
  • Greenish Aucuba-bush

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Description

Aucuba chlorascens (also called Green-leaved 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 chlorascens is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aucuba chlorascens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aucuba chlorascens 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 chlorascens

Aucuba chlorascens can be found in Japan.

Aucuba chlorascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aucuba chlorascens?

Aucuba chlorascens

What is the natural habitat of Aucuba chlorascens?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Aucuba chlorascens?

Rainforest palm

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:271446-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.