Status:
valid
Authors:
Jack
Source:
cmp
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Malayan Misc. 2(7): 45 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683346
Common Names
- Long-Leaf Eurycoma
- Eurycoma longifolia
- Eurycoma Longifolia
Description
Eurycoma longifolia (also called Long-leaved Eurycoma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has small white flowers and grows in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eurycoma longifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eurycoma longifolia sub. eglandulosa (Merr.) Noot.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eurycoma longifolia has small white flowers with yellow centres and black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eurycoma longifolia is an aquatic plant native to Asia. It is propagated by seed, division of the rhizomes, or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in water up to 1m deep.
Where to Find Eurycoma longifolia
Eurycoma longifolia can be found in China.
Eurycoma longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eurycoma longifolia?
Eurycoma longifolia
What type of plant is Eurycoma longifolia?
Evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Eurycoma longifolia?
Mountain forests and thickets
Species in the Eurycoma genus
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
Ailanthus vietnamensis,
Ailanthus altissima,
Ailanthus excelsus,
Ailanthus fordii,
Ailanthus integrifolia,
Ailanthus triphysa,
Amaroria soulameoides,
Brucea antidysenterica,
Brucea bruceadelpha,
Brucea guineensis,
Brucea javanica,
Brucea macrocarpa,
Brucea mollis,
Brucea tenuifolia,
Brucea tonkinensis,
Brucea trichotoma,
Castela calcicola,
Castela coccinea,
Castela depressa,
Castela emoryi,
Castela erecta,
Castela galapageia,
Castela jacquiniifolia,
Castela leonis,
Castela macrophylla,
Castela peninsularis,
Castela polyandra,
Castela retusa,
Castela spinosa,
Castela stewartii,
Castela tortuosa,
Castela tweediei,
Castela victorinii,
Eurycoma apiculata,
Eurycoma harmandiana,
Eurycoma longifolia,
Gymnostemon zaizou,
Homalolepis salubris,
Homalolepis suaveolens,
Homalolepis subcymosa,
Homalolepis suffruticosa,
Homalolepis tocantina,
Homalolepis warmingiana,
Homalolepis arenaria,
Homalolepis cavalcantei,
Homalolepis cuneata,
Homalolepis docensis,
Homalolepis floribunda,
Homalolepis insignis,
Homalolepis intermedia,