Styrax formosanus
Species of plant
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Styrax formosanus, the Taiwanese snowbell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Styracaceae, native to southeastern China, and Taiwan.[1][2] Flora of China calls it a shrub; it is usually a small tree.[3] Similar to its close relative Styrax japonicus, it blooms in profusion in April and May with scented white flowers.[3] It is available from commercial suppliers.[2]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Styracaceae |
| Genus: | Styrax |
| Species: | S. formosanus |
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Subtaxa
The following varieties are accepted:[1]
- Styrax formosanus var. formosanus – entire range
- Styrax formosanus var. hirtus S.M.Hwang – southeastern China
Habit
