Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
muricata
ID:
683819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 39: 324 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683152



Common Names

  • Eurya muricata
  • Muricata Eurya
  • Eurya Muricata


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Synonyms

  • Eurya gigantifolia Y.K.Li [unknown]
  • Eurya huiana glaberrima Hung T.Chang [unknown]
  • Eurya muricata muricata [unknown]

Description

Eurya muricata (also called Prickly Eurya, among many other common names) is an evergreen 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 muricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eurya muricata var. huiana (Kobuski) L.K.Ling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eurya muricata 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 muricata 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 muricata

Eurya muricata can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Eurya muricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurya muricata?

Eurya muricata

What is the family of Eurya muricata?

Theaceae

Where is Eurya muricata 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,

References