Eurya pentagyna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentagyna
ID:
683863
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hung T.Chang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 3: 21 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683196
Common Names
- Eurya pentagyna
- Five-stamened Eurya
- Five-stamened-leaved Eurya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eurya pentagyna (also called five-stamened eurya, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to China. It has small, white flowers and grows in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Eurya pentagyna 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 pentagyna is a white or pinkish-white, five-petalled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green with lanceolate leaves.
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Eurya pentagyna 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 pentagyna
Eurya pentagyna can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Eurya pentagyna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eurya pentagyna?
Eurya pentagyna
What is the common name of Eurya pentagyna?
Five-stamened Eurya
Where is Eurya pentagyna 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-2805005: Based on the initial data import
Zhang Hongda (1914-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hung T.Chang' in the authors string.