Status:
valid
Authors:
Tao Chen & T.R.Cao
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 55: 235 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243120
Common Names
- Sinojackia oblongicarpa
- Oblong-fruited Sinojackia
- Oblong-fruited Box-elder
Description
Sinojackia oblongicarpa (also called Oblong-fruited Sinojackia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia, found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Sinojackia oblongicarpa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sinojackia oblongicarpa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval cotyledons and hairy, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinojackia oblongicarpa is a perennial plant native to tropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Sinojackia oblongicarpa
Sinojackia oblongicarpa can be found in China, primarily in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi.
Sinojackia oblongicarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinojackia oblongicarpa?
Sinojackia oblongicarpa
What is the common name of Sinojackia oblongicarpa?
Oblong-fruited Sinojackia
What is the habitat of Sinojackia oblongicarpa?
It is found in moist, open areas, such as meadows and pastures
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.