Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
styracoides
ID:
573440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boerl. & Koord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Natuurw. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 53: 69 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572772



Common Names

  • Bruinsmia Styracoides
  • Horse-chestnut-like Bruinsmia
  • Bruinsmia


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Synonyms

  • Bruinsmia celebica Koord. [unknown]

Description

Bruinsmia styracoides (also called 'Styracoid', 'Styracoid Bush', and 'Styracoid Bruinsmia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bruinsmia styracoides is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder for animals, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bruinsmia styracoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bruinsmia styracoides is a tropical evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Bruinsmia styracoides

Bruinsmia styracoides is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forest areas.

Bruinsmia styracoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bruinsmia styracoides?

Bruinsmia styracoides

What are the common names of Bruinsmia styracoides?

Mangrove Apple, Mangrove Bitter Apple

What are the uses of Bruinsmia styracoides?

Timber, fuel, and medicine

Species in the Bruinsmia genus

Species in the Styracaceae family

Alniphyllum eberhardtii, Alniphyllum fortunei, Alniphyllum pterospermum, Bruinsmia polysperma, Bruinsmia styracoides, Changiostyrax dolichocarpus, Halesia carolina, Halesia diptera, Huodendron tibeticum, Huodendron biaristatum, Huodendron tomentosum, Huodendron parvifolium, Huodendron siamicum, Melliodendron xylocarpum, Parastyrax lacei, Pterostyrax corymbosus, Pterostyrax hispidus, Pterostyrax psilophyllus, Rehderodendron microcarpum, Rehderodendron kweichowense, Rehderodendron macrocarpum, Rehderodendron kwangtungense, Rehderodendron indochinense, Rehderodendron truongsonense, Rehderodendron burmanicum, Rehderodendron macrophyllum, Sinojackia xylocarpa, Sinojackia rehderiana, Sinojackia henryi, Sinojackia sarcocarpa, Sinojackia microcarpa, Sinojackia oblongicarpa, Sinojackia huangmeiensis, Styrax racemosus, Styrax Styrax, Styrax Valvatae, Perkinsiodendron macgregorii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2684061: Based on the initial data import
Jacob Gijsbert Boerlage (1849-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boerl.' in the authors string.
Sijfert Hendrik Koorders (1863-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koord.' in the authors string.