Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
gungshanensis
ID:
683703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hu & L.K.Ling

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11: 319 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683036



Common Names

  • Eurya gungshanensis
  • Gungshanensis Eurya
  • Gungshanensis


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Description

Eurya gungshanensis (also called Chinese Eurya, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Pentaphylacaceae family. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and hillsides. It has ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eurya gungshanensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Eurya gungshanensis 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 gungshanensis is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Eurya gungshanensis

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

Eurya gungshanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurya gungshanensis?

Eurya gungshanensis

What is the family of Eurya gungshanensis?

Theaceae

What is the distribution of Eurya gungshanensis?

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-2804859: Based on the initial data import
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.
Lai Kuan Ling (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.K.Ling' in the authors string.