Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Mart.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1831
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 3: 90 (1831)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925517
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Euceraea Nitida
- Shiny Euceraea
- Nitid Euceraea
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Euceraea nitida (also called Shiny Euceraea, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in the wetter parts of the eastern coast, from southern Queensland to Victoria. It prefers open forest and woodland habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Euceraea nitida is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Euceraea nitida is small, white and tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Euceraea nitida is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn. They should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Euceraea nitida
                        
                            Euceraea nitida can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.                        
                     
                
                
                                    
                        Species in the Euceraea genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Salicaceae family
                        
                            Abatia angeliana, 
Abatia americana, 
Abatia canescens, 
Abatia glabra, 
Abatia mexicana, 
Abatia microphylla, 
Abatia parviflora, 
Abatia rugosa, 
Abatia spicata, 
Abatia stellata, 
Azara alpina, 
Azara celastrina, 
Azara dentata, 
Azara integrifolia, 
Azara intermedia, 
Azara lanceolata, 
Azara microphylla, 
Azara petiolaris, 
Azara salicifolia, 
Azara serrata, 
Azara uruguayensis, 
Banara acunae, 
Banara arguta, 
Banara axilliflora, 
Banara boliviana, 
Banara brasiliensis, 
Banara brittonii, 
Banara caymanensis, 
Banara cordifolia, 
Banara domingensis, 
Banara excisa, 
Banara glauca, 
Banara guianensis, 
Banara ibaguensis, 
Banara larensis, 
Banara leptophylla, 
Banara minutiflora, 
Banara nitida, 
Banara orinocensis, 
Banara parviflora, 
Banara portoricensis, 
Banara quinquenervis, 
Banara regia, 
Banara riparia, 
Banara riscoi, 
Banara saxicola, 
Banara selleana, 
Banara serrata, 
Banara splendens, 
Banara tomentosa,