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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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
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Subtaxa
editThe following varieties are accepted:[1]
- Styrax formosanus var. formosanus – entire range
- Styrax formosanus var. hirtus S.M.Hwang – southeastern China
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Habit
References
edit- ^ a b c "Styrax formosanus Matsum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Styrax formosanus var. formosanus Taiwanese snowbell". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
5 suppliers
- ^ a b Grimshaw, John; Bayton, Ross (2018). "Styrax formosanus Matsum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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