Euonymus japonicus

Native to Japan, Korea, and Nansei-shoto, this is a shrub in the Celastraceae family. There are many cultivars,. The stem bark is known to possess antirheumatic, diuretic, and tonic properties, while the leaf is utilized in cases of difficult delivery. Additionally, it’s cited for its effectiveness in treating dysuria and labor pains. Photographed in Bogotá, Colombia.