Viburnum suspensum
Viburnum suspensum, commonly known as the hanging viburnum, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to North American woodlands. Renowned for its glossy foliage and delicate white flower clusters, this versatile plant serves as a vital ecological component, providing essential nectar for pollinators and nutritious berries for local wildlife.
- Scientific name: Viburnum suspensum
- Family: Viburnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Dipsacales, it is classified under the family Viburnaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Viburnum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Viburnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Viburnum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Viburnum suspensum, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the weeping wayfaring tree or simply the weeping viburnum. In Spanish, it is commonly called arbusto de viburno, and in French, it is known as viburnum suspendu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a unique and highly disjunct geographical distribution across the globe. In Eastern Asia, its presence is specifically noted within the Nansei-shotto islands. Moving across the ocean, it also finds a habitat in the Southeastern United States. Within this American region, the plant is located in the state of Florida. Consequently, these two distant locations represent the primary known ranges for this species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Viburnum suspensum, is primarily characterized by its lush, evergreen foliage. The leaves are thick, leathery, and deep green in color, providing a dense texture that makes it a popular choice for ornamental landscaping. These leaves are typically arranged oppositely along the stems and possess a glossy surface that helps the plant retain moisture, contributing to its hardy and resilient nature.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Viburnum suspensum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 14-epi-18-oxoneovibsanin F, 14-epi-neovibsanin F, neovibsanin F.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 14-epi-18-oxoneovibsanin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 14-epi-neovibsanin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neovibsanin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |