Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull., Addit. Ser. 10: 44 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682927
Common Names
- Eurya amplexifolia
- Amplexifolia Eurya
- Amplexifolia
Description
Eurya amplexifolia (also called Amplexifolia Eurya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has small, white flowers and ovate leaves. It grows in forests, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eurya amplexifolia 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eurya amplexifolia is white with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eurya amplexifolia 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 amplexifolia
Eurya amplexifolia is native to China and Japan.
Eurya amplexifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Eurya amplexifolia?
Common names of Eurya amplexifolia include clasping-leaved eurya and clasping-leaved-leaved eurya.
What is the habitat of Eurya amplexifolia?
Eurya amplexifolia is found in dry grasslands and open woods.
What is the flowering period of Eurya amplexifolia?
Eurya amplexifolia 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,