wintercreeper
Euonymus fortunei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Wintercreeper, scientifically known as Euonymus fortunei, is a versatile, evergreen shrub prized for its spreading habit and resilient nature. Often used as groundcover or a low hedge, it features glossy leaves and colorful berries. This hardy plant thrives in diverse conditions, adding year-round texture and beauty to landscapes.
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Fortune'S Euonymus · Climbing Euonymus · 8 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Cassine Fortunei · Elaeodendron Fortunei
Names
Common Names
- Fortune's euonymus
- climbing euonymus
- winter creeper euonymus
- dwarf euonymus
- spreading euonymus
- winter-creeper
- EUOFOR
- climbing spindle
- emerald and gold
- fortune's spindle
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Euonymus fortunei var acuminatus
- Euonymus japonicus var. radicans
- Euonymus wensiensis
- Euonymus kiautschovicus var. patens
- Euonymus hederaceus
- Euomymus fortunei var patens
- Euonymus patens
- Euonymus fortunei var. acuminatus
- Euonymus kiautschovicus var patens
- Euonymus japonicus var acutus
- Euonymus japonicus var. chinensis
- Euonymus kiautschovicus
- Euomymus fortunei var. patens
- Euonymus radicans var. alticola
- Euonymus japonicus var radicans
- Elaeodendron fortunei
- Huso de la fortuna
German:
- Kletter-Spindelstrauch
- Kriechspindel
- kletternder Spindelstrauch
- Japanisches Pfaffenhütchen
French:
- fusain de Fortune
- fusain rampant
- fusain du Japon
- Fusain de Chine
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Euonymus fortuneiSynonyms
- Cassine fortunei
- Elaeodendron fortunei
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Celastrales and the family Celastraceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Euonymus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Euonymus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is established in both Germany and Hungary. Its range extends further into Southeastern Europe, specifically within Romania. Finally, the plant is also distributed throughout the Baltic States in Eastern Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
Chemicals
Euonymus fortunei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Melampyrit, Polysaccharide.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Melampyrit | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polysaccharide | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| decoction | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |