Eurya japonica
East asian eurya
Eurya japonica, commonly known as Japanese Eurya, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its glossy foliage and delicate white flowers, this plant holds significant medicinal value. Traditionally used in various herbal remedies, it offers potential therapeutic benefits, making it a subject of botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Eurya japonica
- Family: Pentaphylacaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Pentaphylacaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Eurya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Pentaphylacaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eurya | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Eurya japonica, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is identified as 柃木 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and Cantonese (zh-hk). In Japanese, the species is known as ヒサカキ (ja), and in Malayalam, it is called കാട്ടുതേയില (ml).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 柃木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 柃木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 柃木 | Wikidata |
| ml | കാട്ടുതേയില | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒサカキ | Wikidata |
| ko | 사스레피나무 | Wikidata |
| zh | 柃木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 日本柃木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 柃木 | Wikidata |
| arz | يوريا جابونيكا | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several key regions of Eastern Asia. Its range includes the Nansei-shotō islands and the broader territory of Japan. It is also widely distributed throughout Korea. In mainland Asia, the species can be located in Southeast China. Finally, its geographical reach extends to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the Assam region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eurya japonica, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties derived from its glossy, dark green leaves. These leaves are small, elliptical, and characterized by their serrated margins, serving as the main component used in various traditional preparations. Due to the presence of specific bioactive compounds within the foliage, the leaves are often processed to extract therapeutic agents used in treating diverse ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eurya japonica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiangiogenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiangiogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eurya japonica has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic retinopathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macular degeneration | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |