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[[Image:Viburnum davidii.jpg|thumb|right|''Viburnum davidii'', an evergreen species from China]]
'''Viburnum''' (''Viburnum'') is a [[genus]] of about 150-175 species of [[shrub]]s or (in a few species) small [[tree]]s that were previously included in the family [[Caprifoliaceae]]. [[Genetics|Genetic]] tests by the [[Angiosperm Phylogeny Group]] showed however that they are correctly classified in the family [[Adoxaceae]].
They are native throughout the temperate [[Northern Hemisphere]], with a few species extending into tropical montane regions in [[South America]] and southeast [[Asia]]. In [[Africa]], the genus is confined to the [[Atlas Mountains]].
The [[leaf|leaves]] are opposite, simple, and entire, toothed or lobed; cool temperate species are [[deciduous]], while most of the warm temperate species are [[evergreen]]. Some species are densely hairy on the shoots and leaves, with star-shaped hairs.
The [[flower]]s are produced in [[corymb]]s 5-15 cm across, each flower white to cream or pink, small, 3-5 mm across, with five petals, strongly fragrant in some species. The [[gynoecium]] has 3 connate [[carpel]]s with the [[nectary]] on top of the gynoecium. Some species also have a fringe of large, showy sterile flowers round the perimeter of the corymb to act as a pollinator target.
The [[fruit]] is a spherical, oval or somewhat flattened [[drupe]], red to purple, blue, or black, and containing a single [[seed]]; they are eaten by [[bird]]s and other [[wildlife]], and some are edible for humans (though many others are mildly [[poison]]ous to people). The leaves are sometimes eaten by the [[larva]]e of some [[Lepidoptera]] species - see [[list of Lepidoptera which feed on Viburnum]].
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[[Image:Viburnum rhytidophyllum.jpg|thumb|right|Leaves of ''Viburnum rhytidophyllum'', an evergreen species from China; upper side left, lower side right. Leaves are 23 cm long.]]
[[Image:Illustration Viburnum opulus0.jpg|thumb|right|''Viburnum opulus'' (Guelder-rose) - from Thomé, ''Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz'' 1885]]
Viburnum (the ancient Latin name). Caprifoliaceae. Ornamental woody plants grown for their attractive flowers, fruits, and foliage.
Viburnum (the ancient Latin name). Caprifoliaceae. Ornamental woody plants grown for their attractive flowers, fruits, and foliage.
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==Cultivation==
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| name = ''Viburnum''
| color = IndianRed
| image = viburnum_opulus.jpg
| name = Viburnum
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| image_caption = ''Viburnum opulus''
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| regnum = [[Plantae]]
| mar = plant
| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| apr = plant
| classis = [[Magnoliopsida]]
| may = flower, plant
| ordo = [[Dipsacales]]
| jun = flower, plant
| familia = [[Adoxaceae]]
| jul = plant
| genus = '''''Viburnum'''''
| aug = plant
| genus_authority = [[Carolus Linnaeus|L.]]
| sep = plant
| subdivision_ranks = Species
| oct = plant
| subdivision = See text
| nov = plant, prune
| dec = prune
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==Species==
About 150 species are known, including the following:
About 150 species are known, including the following:
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Many species of viburnum have become popular as [[garden]] or [[landscape]] plants because of their showy flowers and berries and generally good autumn colour. Some popular species, [[hybrid]]s, and [[cultivar]]s include:
Many species of viburnum have become popular as [[garden]] or [[landscape]] plants because of their showy flowers and berries and generally good autumn colour. Some popular species, [[hybrid]]s, and [[cultivar]]s include:
* The [[hybrid]] ''Viburnum × bodnantense'' (''V. farreri'' × ''V. grandiflorum'') is particularly popular for its strongly scented pink flowers on the leafless [[deciduous]] shoots in mid to late winter.
* The [[hybrid]] ''Viburnum × bodnantense'' (''V. farreri'' × ''V. grandiflorum'') is particularly popular for its strongly scented pink flowers on the leafless [[deciduous]] shoots in mid to late winter.
* ''Viburnum sieboldii'' has coarse, open structure, flat-topped flowers, reddish-black fruit, and can grow as a small tree.
* ''Viburnum sieboldii'' has coarse, open structure, flat-topped flowers, reddish-black fruit, and can grow as a small tree.
== References ==
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==References==
*[http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/plant.asp?code=D284 Gardening Help at the Kemper Center for Home Gardening]
*[http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/plant.asp?code=D284 Gardening Help at the Kemper Center for Home Gardening]
*[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
<!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 -->
<!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 -->
<!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 -->
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