Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
683783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 9: 5 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683116



Common Names

  • Eurya leptophylla
  • Leptophyllous Eurya
  • Leptophyllous Eurya Tree


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Synonyms

  • Eurya leptophylla tsushanensis Y.C.Liu & F.Y.Lu [unknown]

Description

Eurya leptophylla (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 leptophylla 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 leptophylla 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 leptophylla is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 7 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Eurya leptophylla

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

Eurya leptophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurya leptophylla?

Eurya leptophylla

What is the common name of Eurya leptophylla?

Slender-leaved Eurya

Where is Eurya leptophylla native to?

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,

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