Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
metcalfiana
ID:
683807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kobuski

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 368 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683140



Common Names

  • Eurya metcalfiana
  • Metcalf's Eurya
  • Metcalf's Boxthorn


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Description

Eurya metcalfiana (also called Metcalfe's Eurya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 4-6 meters. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan, and is found in forests, along streams, and in other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eurya metcalfiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to treat digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eurya metcalfiana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurya metcalfiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several pieces, each with at least one growing point. The pieces should then be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Eurya metcalfiana

Eurya metcalfiana is native to China and can be found in the province of Yunnan.

Eurya metcalfiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurya metcalfiana?

Eurya metcalfiana

What is the family of Eurya metcalfiana?

Theaceae

Where is Eurya metcalfiana 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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