Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
brevistyla
ID:
683623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kobuski

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 363 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682956



Common Names

  • Brevistyla Eurya
  • Brevistyla Holly
  • Brevistyla Japanese Holly


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Description

Eurya brevistyla (also called Short-style 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 China, Taiwan, and 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 brevistyla 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 brevistyla 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 brevistyla is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings, as it does not produce viable seed. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Fertiliser should be applied once a year in spring.

Where to Find Eurya brevistyla

Eurya brevistyla is native to China and Japan.

Eurya brevistyla FAQ

What are the common names of Eurya brevistyla?

Common names of Eurya brevistyla include short-styled eurya and short-styled-leaved eurya.

What is the habitat of Eurya brevistyla?

Eurya brevistyla is found in dry grasslands and open woods.

What is the flowering period of Eurya brevistyla?

Eurya brevistyla 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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