Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
persicifolia
ID:
683867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 10: 118 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683200



Common Names

  • Eurya persicifolia
  • Peach-leaved Eurya
  • Peachleaf Eurya


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Description

Eurya persicifolia (also called peach-leaved 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 persicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eurya persicifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurya persicifolia 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 persicifolia

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

Eurya persicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurya persicifolia?

Eurya persicifolia

What is the family of Eurya persicifolia?

Theaceae

What is the native range of Eurya persicifolia?

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