Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
1242248

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


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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.

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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 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 tro-50113941: Based on the initial data import
Tao Chen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tao Chen' in the authors string.
Gen You Li (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Y.Li' in the authors string.