Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 10: 118 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683287
Common Names
- Eurya tonkinensis
- Tonkinensis Eurya
- Eurya Tonkinensis
Description
Eurya tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Eurya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Theaceae family. It is native to Vietnam and is found in moist forests. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall, with leathery leaves that are oblong to lanceolate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Eurya tonkinensis 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
Eurya tonkinensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eurya tonkinensis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Eurya tonkinensis
Eurya tonkinensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in the provinces of Hanoi, Haiphong, and Quang Ninh.
Eurya tonkinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eurya tonkinensis?
Eurya tonkinensis
What is the family of Eurya tonkinensis?
Theaceae
What are the common names of Eurya tonkinensis?
Chinese Eurya, Tonkin Eurya
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,