Euonymus latifolius

Euonymus latifolius
Leaves and fruit
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Celastrales
Family: Celastraceae
Genus: Euonymus
Species:
E. latifolius
Binomial name
Euonymus latifolius
Synonyms[2]
List
    • Euonymus europaeus var. latifolius L.
    • Euonymus europaeus subsp. latifolius (L.) Bonnier & Layens
    • Euonymus latifolius var. eximius Beck
    • Euonymus latifolius var. grandiflorus Rouy
    • Euonymus latifolius var. grandifolius Rouy & Foucaud
    • Euonymus latifolius var. kabilicus Debeaux
    • Euonymus latifolius var. parvifolius Rouy & Foucaud
    • Kalonymus latifolia (L.) Prokh.

Euonymus latifolius, the broad-leaved spindle tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae.[3] It is native to the Mediterranean region, south-central Europe, the Caucasus, and the Middle East as far as Iran, and it has been introduced to Ireland, Great Britain, and Belgium.[2] A shrub with a rounded growth form reaching 2.5 to 4 m (8 to 13 ft), it is typically found in shrublands, and in rocky habitats such as inland cliffs and mountain peaks.[3][1] In the wild, it requires shade; too much sunlight can prove lethal.[4] A low maintenance choice for a number of landscaping and garden applications, it is available from commercial nurseries.[3]

  • In Austria
    In Austria
  • Flowers
    Flowers
  • Close up of fruit
    Close up of fruit

Subtaxa

The following subspecies are accepted:[2]

  • Euonymus latifolius subsp. cauconis Coode & Cullen – northern Anatolia
  • Euonymus latifolius subsp. latifolius – entire range

References

  1. ^ a b Wilson, B. (2018). "Euonymus latifolius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T62391A119836423. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T62391A119836423.en. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Euonymus latifolius (L.) Mill". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 November 2024. Common Names; Large-leaved spindle
  3. ^ a b c "Euonymus latifolius broad-leaved spindle tree". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024. Other common names; large-fruited spindle tree ... 4 suppliers
  4. ^ Santiago, Alejandro; López-Serrano, Francisco Ramón; Herranz, José María; García-Saúco, Guillermo; Copete, Elena; Ferrandis, Pablo (2024). "Light intensity as a growth limiting factor for the relict broadleaved spindle Euonymus latifolius (L.) Mill. in Mediterranean refugia. The need to preserve the forest canopy structure". Mediterranean Botany. 45 (2): e92514. doi:10.5209/mbot.92514.


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