Status:
valid
Authors:
Tao Chen & G.Y.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 350 (1997 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241586
Common Names
- Small-Fruited Sinojackia
- Sinojackia Microcarpa
- Small-Fruited Chinese Box
Description
Sinojackia microcarpa (also called Small-fruited Sinojackia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as savannas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sinojackia microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sinojackia microcarpa are white, bell-shaped, and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark-colored and have a hard, glossy seed coat. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinojackia microcarpa is a shrub species that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy and to fertilize it regularly.
Where to Find Sinojackia microcarpa
Sinojackia microcarpa can be found in China, in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.
Sinojackia microcarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinojackia microcarpa?
Sinojackia microcarpa
What are the common names for Sinojackia microcarpa?
Small-Fruited Sinojackia
What is the natural habitat of Sinojackia microcarpa?
It is native to tropical moist forests in Brazil
Species in the Sinojackia 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
Tao Chen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tao Chen' in the authors string.