Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
boninensis
ID:
683619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 32: 253 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682952



Common Names

  • Boninensis Eurya
  • Boninensis Holly
  • Boninensis Japanese Holly


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Description

Eurya boninensis (also called Bonin Eurya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a spreading habit. It is native to Japan, and is commonly found in forests, thickets, and along stream banks. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eurya boninensis 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 Eurya boninensis has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurya boninensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to Japan 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 boninensis

Eurya boninensis is native to Japan.

Eurya boninensis FAQ

What are the common names of Eurya boninensis?

Common names of Eurya boninensis include Bonin eurya and Bonin-leaved eurya.

What is the habitat of Eurya boninensis?

Eurya boninensis is found in dry grasslands and open woods.

What is the flowering period of Eurya boninensis?

Eurya boninensis 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,

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