Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
glutinosa
ID:
681847

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 1: 401 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681180

Common Names

  • Glutinosa Eucryphia
  • Wild Olive
  • Blue Guarri

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Synonyms

  • Eucryphia pinnatifolia Gay [unknown]

Description

Eucryphia glutinosa (also called Tasmanian Leatherwood, among many other common names) is a small tree or large shrub native to Tasmania. It has grey-green leaves and white flowers that appear in late summer and autumn. It can be found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Eucryphia glutinosa is used as an ornamental plant and has a wide range of medicinal uses. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucryphia glutinosa has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucryphia glutinosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Eucryphia glutinosa

Eucryphia glutinosa is native to Chile and can be found in temperate rainforests.

Eucryphia glutinosa FAQ

What is the hardiness zone for Eucryphia glutinosa?

USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10

What is the soil type for Eucryphia glutinosa?

Well-drained, acidic soil

What is the light requirement for Eucryphia glutinosa?

Full sun to partial shade

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,

References

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:337092-1: Based on the initial data import