Aucuba chinensis
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Aucuba chinensis var. chinensis
- Plant type
- Bush shrub
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- East Asian forests
- Toxic to pets
- Mildly toxic
- Toxic to people
- Mildly toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Aucuba chinensis is
Aucuba chinensis is a substantial shrub from the forests of East Asia. It grows as a dense bush, keeping a tidy habit in most containers.
You will find it prefers consistent moisture and a spot with partial shade. Keeping it in a warm room with moderate humidity allows it to settle in comfortably.
Propagating this plant is a straightforward process involving cuttings. It is a quiet companion that asks for little once it finds its place.
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The plant contains compounds that can cause gastrointestinal irritation if ingested.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
People and Aucuba chinensis
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-modern era
Forest origins
This shrub lived undisturbed in the understory of East Asian forests. Local populations likely recognized it as a sturdy feature of the woodland floor.
- 19th century
Botanical documentation
Western botanists began to document the plant during the period of intensive botanical exploration. They classified it based on its distinct structural features.
- 20th century
Garden integration
The plant became more common in gardens located in warm, temperate zones. Growers selected it for its ability to hold leaves through the year in shaded spots.
- Present day
Domestic collection
You likely keep this plant as an indoor shrub or a patio feature. It remains a reliable choice for those looking to fill a corner with steady, low-maintenance green.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Aucuba chinensis
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Aucuba chinensis?
Aucuba chinensis is a species in the Aucuba genus. Commonly known as Aucuba chinensis subsp. omeiensis, a bush shrub, and with a upright growth habit. Native to East Asian forests.
How do you care for Aucuba chinensis?
Reference care guidance for Aucuba chinensis: partial shade light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Aucuba chinensis?
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