Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrophylla
ID:
683748

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 554 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683081

Common Names

  • Burckella erythrophylla
  • Red-leaved Burckella
  • Red-leaved Burckella Tree

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Description

Burckella erythrophylla (also called Chinese Eurya, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Pentaphylacaceae family. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and hillsides. It has ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Burckella erythrophylla is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Burckella erythrophylla has bright red flowers with yellow throats. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burckella erythrophylla is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Burckella erythrophylla

Burckella erythrophylla is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Burckella erythrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burckella erythrophylla?

Burckella erythrophylla

What is the family of Burckella erythrophylla?

Theaceae

What is the distribution of Burckella erythrophylla?

China

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28049: Based on the initial data import
Herman Johannes Lam (1892-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Lam' in the authors string.