Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
683732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Pl. : 67 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683065



Common Names

  • Eurya japonica
  • Japanese Eurya
  • Japanese Eurya Tree


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus nitidus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Eugenioides fasciculatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eurya crispa Siebold ex Blume [unknown]
  • Eurya fasciculata Wall. [unknown]
  • Eurya hortensis Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Eurya jacquemartii Carrière [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica angustifolia Koidz. [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica angustifolia (Koidz.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica australis Hatus. [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica australis (Hatus.) Hatus. [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica hortensis Blume [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica leucobaccata H.Hara [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica linearifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica linearifolia (Blume) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica microphylla Blume [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica microphylla (Blume) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica montana Blume [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica multiflora Miq. [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica ovata Masam. & Satomi [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica papillosa Sugim. [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica pumila Miq. [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica pusilla Blume [unknown]
  • Eurya japonica uniflora Blume [unknown]
  • Eurya latifolia K.Koch [unknown]
  • Eurya microphylla Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Eurya minima Nakai [unknown]
  • Eurya montana Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Eurya multiflora Siebold ex Blume [unknown]
  • Eurya pubicalyx Ohwi [unknown]
  • Eurya pumila Siebold ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Eurya pusilla Siebold ex Blume [unknown]
  • Eurya uniflora Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Eurya japonica 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

Eurya japonica has small white flowers with yellow eyes. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurya japonica 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 japonica

Eurya japonica is native to Japan and can be found in the provinces of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Eurya japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurya japonica?

Eurya japonica

What is the family of Eurya japonica?

Theaceae

What is the distribution of Eurya japonica?

Japan

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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