How to Identify Styracaceae

Styracaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 17 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Styracaceae Species

How to identify Styrax formosanus Matsum.

Styrax formosanus Matsum.

Styrax formosanus Matsum.

Taiwanese snowbell (Styrax formosanus Matsum.) is a scented white-flowering Styr…

How to identify Halesia diptera J.Ellis ex L.

Halesia diptera J.Ellis ex L.

Halesia diptera J.Ellis ex L.

Halesia diptera J.Ellis ex L. is a large shrub or small tree identified by its t…

How to identify Styrax americanus Lam.

Styrax americanus Lam.

Styrax americanus Lam.

American snowbell (Styrax americanus) is a North American wetland shrub or small…

How to identify Halesia tetraptera J.Ellis

Halesia tetraptera J.Ellis

Halesia tetraptera J.Ellis

Halesia tetraptera J.Ellis is a small deciduous tree native to eastern US that a…

How to identify Styrax platanifolius Engelm. ex Torr.

Styrax platanifolius Engelm. ex Torr.

Styrax platanifolius Engelm. ex Torr.

Styrax platanifolius is a flowering shrub with varied leaves, white bell flowers…

How to identify Styrax officinalis L.

Styrax officinalis L.

Styrax officinalis L.

Styrax officinalis L. is a deciduous shrub, the official source of storax resin,…

How to identify Styrax grandifolius Aiton

Styrax grandifolius Aiton

Styrax grandifolius Aiton

Styrax grandifolius, or bigleaf snowbell, is a deciduous understory tree/shrub n…

How to identify Halesia carolina L.

Halesia carolina L.

Halesia carolina L.

Halesia carolina, or little silverbell, is a deciduous flowering tree native to …

How to identify Styrax suberifolius Hook. & Arn.

Styrax suberifolius Hook. & Arn.

Styrax suberifolius Hook. & Arn.

Styrax suberifolius is a Styracaceae tree native to East and Southeast Asia that…

How to identify Styrax japonicus Siebold & Zucc.

Styrax japonicus Siebold & Zucc.

Styrax japonicus Siebold & Zucc.

Styrax japonicus is an ornamental flowering small tree or large shrub native to …

How to identify Styrax obassia Siebold & Zucc.

Styrax obassia Siebold & Zucc.

Styrax obassia Siebold & Zucc.

Styrax obassia Siebold & Zucc. is a small tree or shrub cultivated as an ornamen…

How to identify Styrax redivivus (Torr.) L.C.Wheeler

Styrax redivivus (Torr.) L.C.Wheeler

Styrax redivivus (Torr.) L.C.Wheeler

Styrax redivivus is a deciduous flowering shrub native to California, found in o…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Styracaceae?

Styracaceae plants belong to the Ericales order in the Plantae kingdom. These aphids are social insects that have a distinct warrior caste. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Styracaceae?

Styracaceae is classified in the order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 17 accepted species worldwide.

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