Aucuba chinensis
Aucuba chinensis Benth.
Aucuba chinensis is a shrub or small tree native to southern China, Taiwan, Myanmar, and northern Vietnam. It typically reaches a height of 6 meters, though it can grow larger. The plant is characterized by thick leaves that are dark green on the upper surface and light green on the lower surface, with some varieties having toothed leaf margins.
Description
Aucuba chinensis belongs to the genus Aucuba in the family Garryaceae. It is distributed across several regions, including southern and central China, Hainan, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Taiwan, and Vietnam. First described in 1861 by Benth., this species is part of the broader global distribution of the genus. The plant is known for its leathery foliage and is often cultivated for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscapes.
Distribution
TW · Global · China South-Central · China Southeast · Hainan · Japan · Korea · Myanmar · Taiwan · Vietnam
Synonyms
Aucuba chinensis subsp. chinensis