Eurya ciliata
Eurya ciliata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Eurya ciliata, scientifically known as Eurya ciliata, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to East Asian coastal regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant possesses diverse bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Understanding its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into developing new natural therapeutic agents.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Eurya ciliataDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is notable in the South-Central provinces and the Southeast coastal areas. It can also be found growing on the tropical island of Hainan. Beyond the borders of China, its range extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, the species is documented to inhabit the landscapes of Vietnam.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Eurya ciliata is characterized by its predominantly woody growth habit, forming sturdy, perennial structures. The plant exhibits a woody stem architecture that provides the necessary support for its foliage and reproductive organs. The leaves are typically arranged in an alternate pattern, often possessing finely serrated or ciliate margins, which is a defining feature of the species. The foliage is generally coriaceous (leathery) in texture, providing durability to the plant's canopy. The reproductive structures consist of small, inconspicuous flowers that emerge from the axils, eventually developing into small fruits. This combination of a robust, woody framework and specialized leaf margins distinguishes its structural form within its ecological niche.
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Eurya ciliata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Pharmaceutical biology