| Styrax formosanus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Styracaceae |
| Genus: | Styrax |
| Species: | S. formosanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Styrax formosanus Matsum. | |
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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. Flora of China calls it a shrub; it is usually a small tree. Similar to its close relative Styrax japonicus, it blooms in profusion in April and May with scented white flowers. It is available from commercial suppliers.
Subtaxa
The following varieties are accepted:
- Styrax formosanus var. formosanus – entire range
- Styrax formosanus var. hirtus S.M.Hwang – southeastern China
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Habit
References
- ^ "Styrax formosanus Matsum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Styrax formosanus var. formosanus Taiwanese snowbell". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
5 suppliers
- ^ Grimshaw, John; Bayton, Ross (2018). "Styrax formosanus Matsum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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