Eurya vitiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
683974
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 209 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683307
Common Names
- Eurya vitiensis
- Vitiensis Eurya
- Eurya Vitiensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eurya vitiensis (also called Fiji Eurya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Fiji. It has small white flowers and grows in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eurya vitiensis 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 vitiensis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eurya vitiensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 24 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Eurya vitiensis
Eurya vitiensis can be found in Fiji.
Eurya vitiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eurya vitiensis?
Eurya vitiensis
What is the family of Eurya vitiensis?
Theaceae
What are the common names of Eurya vitiensis?
Chinese Eurya, Viti 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2805105: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.