Halesia diptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diptera
ID:
715296
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1762
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 636 (1762)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714629
Common Names
- Halesia diptera
- Two-winged Silverbell
- Two-winged Snowdrop Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halesia diptera (also called Two-winged 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 diptera 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 diptera is white, and the seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Halesia diptera 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 diptera
Halesia diptera can be found in the southeastern United States.
Halesia diptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halesia diptera?
Halesia diptera
What is the common name of Halesia diptera?
Two-winged silverbell
What is the natural habitat of Halesia diptera?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2838115: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.