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Pterostyrax hispidus

Scientific Name: Pterostyrax hispidus

Family: Styracaceae

Category: Dicot

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Pterostyrax hispidus: The Fragrant Epaulette Tree

Pterostyrax hispidus, commonly known as the epaulette tree or fragrant epaulette tree, is a captivating flowering plant appreciated for its late spring blooms.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant has "hispidus" which means furnished with long stiff hairs.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant has "hispidus" which means furnished with long stiff hairs.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Pterostyrax hispidus Siebold & Zucc.
  • Family: Styracaceae (Storax family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Order: Ericales
  • Synonyms: Pterostyrax hispida (used by RHS)
  • Genus: Pterostyrax Siebold & Zucc.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to East Asia, specifically China and Japan.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous tree or large shrub, growing up to 15 meters in height.
  • Characterized by fissured bark, colored brown or grayish.
  • Produces white flowers in late spring.
  • The genus name Pterostyrax refers to its fruits, with "pteron" meaning "wing".

General Information

  • The plant is a dicot.

Further Information

  • GRIN link: Pterostyrax hispidus Siebold & Zucc.
  • ITIS link: Pterostyrax hispidus Siebold & Zucc.
  • NCBI link: Pterostyrax hispidus
  • The Plant List: Pterostyrax hispidus Siebold & Zucc.