Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
taitungensis
ID:
1282763

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Chang

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Taiwan Prov. Pingtung Inst. Agric. 4: 174 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282101



Common Names

  • Eurya taitungensis
  • Taitung Eurya
  • Eurya Plant


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Description

Eurya taitungensis (also called 'Taitung Eurya', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Taiwan. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest, woodland and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eurya taitungensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eurya taitungensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and round. Its seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurya taitungensis is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eurya taitungensis

Eurya taitungensis is native to Taiwan and is found in the mountains at elevations of 500-2,500 meters.

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 tro-50316209: Based on the initial data import
Ching En Chang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Chang' in the authors string.