Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
683580

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 525 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682913



Common Names

  • Eurya acuminata
  • Acuminata Eurya
  • Acuminata


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Description

Eurya acuminata (also called Acuminate Eurya, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub with small white flowers and a native range in China. It is found in open woodlands, dry sclerophyll forests, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Eurya acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and rheumatism.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eurya acuminata var. phyllanthoides (Blume) de Wit

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eurya acuminata is a white or cream-colored, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedling of Eurya acuminata is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurya acuminata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to China and grows in moist forests. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings, but this is not as successful.

Where to Find Eurya acuminata

Eurya acuminata can be found in the Himalayas and East Asia.

Eurya acuminata FAQ

What are the common names of Eurya acuminata?

Common names of Eurya acuminata include acuminate eurya and acuminate-leaved eurya.

What is the habitat of Eurya acuminata?

Eurya acuminata is found in dry grasslands and open woods.

What is the flowering period of Eurya acuminata?

Eurya acuminata typically flowers from June to August.

Species in the Eurya genus

Eurya phaeosticta, Eurya acromonodontus, Eurya acuminata, Eurya acuminatissima, Eurya acuminoides, Eurya acutisepala, Eurya alata, Eurya albiflora, Eurya amplexicaulis, Eurya amplexifolia, Eurya arunachalensis, Eurya asterica, Eurya auriformis, Eurya bifidostyla, Eurya boninensis, Eurya brassii, Eurya brevistyla, Eurya buxifolia, Eurya calotricha, Eurya castaneifolia, Eurya cavinervis, Eurya celebica, Eurya cerasifolia, Eurya ceylanica, Eurya chinensis, Eurya chuekiangensis, Eurya ciliata, Eurya coriacea, Eurya crassilimba, Eurya crenatifolia, Eurya cuneata, Eurya decurrens, Eurya degeneri, Eurya dielsiana, Eurya disticha, Eurya distichophylla, Eurya domaensis, Eurya emarginata, Eurya eymae, Eurya fangii, Eurya finisterrica, Eurya fosbergii, Eurya fragilis, Eurya glaberrima, Eurya glaberrima, Eurya glabra, Eurya glandulosa, Eurya gnaphalocarpa, Eurya gracilipes, Eurya greenmaniana,

Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family

Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,