Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 633 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683461
Common Names
- Eurytaenia texana
- Texas Eurytaenia
- Texas False Bindweed
Synonyms
- Eurytaenia macrophylla Buckley [unknown]
Description
Eurytaenia texana (also called Texas Eurytaenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan and is found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eurytaenia texana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eurytaenia texana is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eurytaenia texana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It is native to the tropical forests of South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be watered regularly. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth. Prune to maintain shape and size.
Where to Find Eurytaenia texana
Eurytaenia texana can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.
Eurytaenia texana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eurytaenia texana?
Eurytaenia texana
What is the family of Eurytaenia texana?
Asteraceae
Where is Eurytaenia texana native to?
North America
Species in the Eurytaenia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,