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Styrax formosanus

Styrax formosanus, the Taiwanese snowbell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Styracaceae, native to southeastern China, and Taiwan. Flora of China calls it a shrub; it is usually a small tree. Similar to its close relative Styrax japonicus, it blooms in profusion in April and May with scented white flowers. It is available from commercial suppliers.

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Styrax formosanus
Flower and buds
Leaves
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Styracaceae
Genus: Styrax
Species:
S. formosanus
Binomial name
Styrax formosanus
Synonyms1
  • Styrax funkikensis K.Mori
  • Styrax henryi Perkins
  • Styrax henryi var. microcalyx Perkins
  • Styrax suzukii K.Mori

Styrax formosanus, the Taiwanese snowbell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Styracaceae, native to southeastern China, and Taiwan.12 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

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted:1

  • Styrax formosanus var. formosanus – entire range
  • Styrax formosanus var. hirtus S.M.Hwang – southeastern China
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    Habit
References

References

  1. "Styrax formosanus Matsum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  2. "Styrax formosanus var. formosanus Taiwanese snowbell". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023. 5 suppliers
  3. Grimshaw, John; Bayton, Ross (2018). "Styrax formosanus Matsum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 14 September 2023.