Aucuba obcordata
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Aucuba obcordata
- 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 obcordata is
Aucuba obcordata is a broad-leafed shrub. It keeps a rounded, bushy shape that holds its own in quieter corners of a space. You will notice its leaves have a distinct, slightly notched appearance at the tips.
Living with this plant feels steady. It prefers the steady rhythm of partial shade and does not ask for much beyond consistent moisture. You can keep your collection going by taking cuttings when you want to share or expand.
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Ingestion can cause irritation due to the presence of aucubin glycosides.
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 obcordata
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-modern
Forest origins
This shrub evolved as an understory plant within the dense, shaded forests of East Asia. Local populations lived alongside it for generations before it traveled beyond its native range.
- 19th century
Entry to gardens
The plant moved into international horticulture as collectors became interested in shade-tolerant shrubs from Asia. It settled into botanical collections for its ability to brighten dark spots.
- Modern day
Current cultivation
You likely find it grown today for its reliable form. It is appreciated by those who value a plant that thrives without direct sun.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Aucuba obcordata
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Aucuba obcordata?
Aucuba obcordata is a species in the Aucuba genus. Commonly known as Aucuba obcordata, a bush shrub, and with a bush growth habit. Native to East Asian forests.
How do you care for Aucuba obcordata?
Reference care guidance for Aucuba obcordata: 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 obcordata?
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Where can I see real photos of Aucuba obcordata?
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