Distylium indicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indicum
ID:
653091
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. ex C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 427 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652423
Common Names
- Distylium Indicum
- Indian Distylium
- Indian Falseholly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Saxifragites latifolius Gagnep. [unknown]
Description
Distylium indicum (also called Indian 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 indicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Distylium indicum 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 indicum 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 indicum
Distylium indicum is native to China. It can be found growing in moist forests and along streams at elevations of 500-2000 m.
Distylium indicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Distylium indicum?
Distylium indicum
What is the common name of Distylium indicum?
Indicum
What is the natural habitat of Distylium indicum?
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-2773299: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.