Aucuba obcordata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obcordata
ID:
297816
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rehder) K.T.Fu ex W.K.Hu & Soong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sichuanica 1: 395 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297148
Common Names
- Japanese Aucuba
- Spotted Laurel
- Spotted Aucuba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aucuba obcordata (also called Heart-shaped 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 obcordata is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aucuba obcordata 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 obcordata 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 obcordata
Aucuba obcordata can be found in Japan.
Aucuba obcordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aucuba obcordata?
Aucuba obcordata
What is the common name of Aucuba obcordata?
Aucuba obcordata
What is the natural habitat of Aucuba obcordata?
Aucuba obcordata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
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
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Kun Tsun Fu (b.1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.T.Fu' in the authors string.
Wen Kwang Hu (b.1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.K.Hu' in the authors string.
Tse Pu Soong (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908368-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.