Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
siamicum
ID:
726548

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.R.Fletcher

Source:
ksu

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 380 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725881



Common Names

  • Siam Holly
  • Japanese Holly
  • Chinese Holly


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Description

Huodendron siamicum (also called Siamese Huodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Huodendron genus. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has small, glossy leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Huodendron siamicum is an ornamental plant, often used as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Huodendron siamicum are yellow, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huodendron siamicum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and planting them in moist soil. Seeds can be sown in the spring or summer in moist soil and will germinate in a few weeks.

Where to Find Huodendron siamicum

Huodendron siamicum is found in Thailand and Laos.

Huodendron siamicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huodendron siamicum?

Huodendron siamicum

What is the common name of Huodendron siamicum?

Thai holly

What is the natural habitat of Huodendron siamicum?

It is native to Thailand.

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-2855064: Based on the initial data import
Harold Roy Fletcher (1907-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Fletcher' in the authors string.