Aucuba chinensis is a shrub or small tree, native to southern China, Taiwan, Burma and northern Vietnam. Typically it grows to 6 meters tall, though it can be larger. The leaves are thick, dark green above and light green below, sometimes with teeth along the margins.
Aucuba chinensis is a plant that grows in southern China and is widely known for it's medicinal benefits.
Aucuba chinensis does in fact grow in southern China, but has no medicinal benefits to speak of.