Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
683849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hung T.Chang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 3: 40 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683182



Common Names

  • Eurya ovatifolia
  • Ovate-leaved Eurya
  • Ovateleaf Eurya


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Description

Eurya ovatifolia (also called Ovate-Leaved 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 ovatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eurya ovatifolia 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 ovatifolia is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium, such as a mixture of sand and peat, and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Eurya ovatifolia

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

Eurya ovatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurya ovatifolia?

Eurya ovatifolia

What is the family of Eurya ovatifolia?

Theaceae

Where is Eurya ovatifolia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2804994: Based on the initial data import
Zhang Hongda (1914-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hung T.Chang' in the authors string.