Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cerasifolia
ID:
683635

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Kobuski

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 25: 3226 (1938 publ. 1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682968



Common Names

  • Cerasifolia Eurya
  • Cerasifolia Holly
  • Cerasifolia Japanese Holly


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Synonyms

  • Diospyros cerasifolia D.Don [unknown]
  • Diospyros feminina Buch.-Ham. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Diospyros foeminea Buch.-Ham. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Eurya symplocina Blume [unknown]
  • Eurya wallichiana Planch. ex Dyer [unknown]

Description

Eurya cerasifolia (also called Cherry-leaved 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 cerasifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Eurya cerasifolia 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 cerasifolia 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 cerasifolia

Eurya cerasifolia is native to China and can be found in forests and scrub.

Eurya cerasifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurya cerasifolia?

Eurya cerasifolia

What is the family of Eurya cerasifolia?

Theaceae

What is the distribution of Eurya cerasifolia?

Eastern Himalayas to southern China

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2804794: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.