Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
inaequalis
ID:
683727

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Hsu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 9: 87 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683060



Common Names

  • Eurya inaequalis
  • Unequal-leaved Eurya
  • Unequal-leaved Eurya Tree


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Description

Eurya inaequalis (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 inaequalis 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 flowers of Eurya inaequalis are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurya inaequalis 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 inaequalis

Eurya inaequalis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Eurya inaequalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurya inaequalis?

Eurya inaequalis

What is the family of Eurya inaequalis?

Theaceae

What is the distribution of Eurya inaequalis?

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-2804880: Based on the initial data import
Ping Sheng Hsu (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Hsu' in the authors string.