Distylium annamicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annamicum
ID:
653078
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) Airy Shaw
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 17: 264 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652410
Common Names
- Distylium Annamicum
- Japanese Distylium
- Coralbark Distylium
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- Saxifragites annamicus Gagnep. [unknown]
Description
Distylium annamicum (also called An Nam False Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Taiwan. It has glossy, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Distylium annamicum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Distylium annamicum is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Distylium annamicum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Distylium annamicum
Distylium annamicum is native to China. It can be found growing in moist forests and along streams at elevations of 500-2000 m.
Distylium annamicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Distylium annamicum?
Distylium annamicum
What is the common name of Distylium annamicum?
Annamicum
What is the natural habitat of Distylium annamicum?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Distylium genus
Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii, Distylium dunnianum, Distylium elaeagnoides, Distylium gracile, Distylium indicum, Distylium lepidotum, Distylium macrophyllum, Distylium myricoides, Distylium pingpienense, Distylium racemosum, Distylium stellare, Distylium tsiangii,
Species in the Hamamelidaceae family
Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2773287: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.