Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
distichophylla
ID:
683664

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.B.Forbes & Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 23: 77 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682997



Common Names

  • Distichophylla Eurya
  • Distichophylla Holly
  • Distichophylla Japanese Holly


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Synonyms

  • Eurya swinglei Merr. [unknown]
  • Eurya distichophylla asymmetrica Hung T.Chang [unknown]
  • Eurya distichophylla distichophylla [unknown]

Description

Eurya distichophylla (also called Two-row-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 distichophylla 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

Eurya distichophylla has small, white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and small, oval seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurya distichophylla can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall or spring. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring and replant the divisions. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Eurya distichophylla

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

Eurya distichophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurya distichophylla?

Eurya distichophylla

What is the common name of Eurya distichophylla?

Two-rowed-leaved Eurya

What is the natural habitat of Eurya distichophylla?

It is native to China and grows in forests and shrublands

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-2804822: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Francis Blackwell Forbes (1839-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.B.Forbes' in the authors string.