Styrax formosanus, the Taiwanese snowbell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Styracaceae, native to southeastern China, and Taiwan.[1][2] Flora of China calls it a shrub; it is usually a small tree.[3] Similar to its close relative Styrax japonicus, it blooms in profusion in April and May with scented white flowers.[3] It is available from commercial suppliers.[2]
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Styracaceae |
Genus: | Styrax |
Species: | S. formosanus
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Styrax formosanus | |
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Subtaxa
editThe following varieties are accepted:[1]
- Styrax formosanus var. formosanus – entire range
- Styrax formosanus var. hirtus S.M.Hwang – southeastern China
References
edit- ^ a b c "Styrax formosanus Matsum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Styrax formosanus var. formosanus Taiwanese snowbell". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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- ^ a b Grimshaw, John; Bayton, Ross (2018). "Styrax formosanus Matsum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 14 September 2023.