Distylium dunnianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dunnianum
ID:
653085
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 67 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652417
Common Names
- Distylium Dunnianum
- Dunnian Distylium
- Dunnian Falseholly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Distylium lanceolatum Chun ex Cheng [unknown]
- Myrica rapaneoidea H.Lév. [unknown]
- Myrica seguinii H.Lév. [unknown]
Description
Distylium dunnianum (also called Dunnian 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 dunnianum is used as an ornamental plant 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 dunnianum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Distylium dunnianum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Distylium dunnianum
Distylium dunnianum is native to China. It can be found growing in moist forests and along streams at elevations of 500-2000 m.
Distylium dunnianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Distylium dunnianum?
Distylium dunnianum
What is the common name of Distylium dunnianum?
Dunnianum
What is the natural habitat of Distylium dunnianum?
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-2773293: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.