Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 212 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683230
Common Names
- Eurya richii
- Rich Eurya
- Rich-leaved Eurya
Synonyms
- Eurya sanguinea Vesque [unknown]
Description
Eurya richii (also called Rich's 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 richii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eurya richii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eurya richii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 13 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Eurya richii
Eurya richii is native to China and can be found in the province of Yunnan.
Eurya richii FAQ
What are the common names of Eurya richii?
Eurya richii is commonly known as Rich's Eurya.
What is the growth rate of Eurya richii?
Eurya richii has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the soil type preferred by Eurya richii?
Eurya richii prefers moist, well-drained soils.
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,