Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
carolina
ID:
715284

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1044 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714617



Common Names

  • Halesia carolina
  • Carolina Silverbell
  • Carolina Snowdrop Tree


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Description

Halesia carolina (also called Carolina Silverbell, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It has oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Halesia carolina is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Halesia carolina is white, and the seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halesia carolina is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Halesia carolina

Halesia carolina can be found in eastern North America.

Halesia carolina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halesia carolina?

Halesia carolina

What is the common name of Halesia carolina?

Carolina silverbell

What is the natural habitat of Halesia carolina?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras

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,

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