Pterostyrax

Pterostyrax

▪ plant genus
      genus of about four species of deciduous trees or shrubs, of the storax family (Styracaceae), native to East Asia. A few species, notably P. hispidus and P. corymbosus, both of which are called the epaulette tree, are cultivated in other regions as ornamentals. The genus is characterized by alternate stalked leaves and fragrant white flowers borne in large clusters. The five petals are separate. The fleshy fruit has one or two seeds. P. hispidus grows to about 15 m (50 feet) tall, has rather oblong, finely toothed leaves that are 17–25 cm (about 7–10 inches) long, and bristly fruit with 10 ribs.

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  • Pterostyrax — ID 68976 Symbol Key PTERO10 Common Name N/A Family Styracaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Cultivated, or not in the U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution N/A Growth Habit N/A …   USDA Plant Characteristics

  • Pterostyrax hispidus — Pterostyrax hispidus …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Pterostyrax psilophyllus —   Pterostyrax psilophyllus …   Wikipedia Español

  • Pterostyrax psilophyllus — Pterostyrax psylophyllus …   Wikipédia en Français

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  • Pterostyrax psilophyllus — Taxobox name = Pterostyrax psilophyllus status = VU | status system = IUCN2.3 regnum = Plantae divisio = Magnoliophyta classis = Magnoliopsida ordo = Ericales familia = Styracaceae genus = Pterostyrax species = P. psilophyllus binomial =… …   Wikipedia

  • Pterostyrax hispidus — ID 68977 Symbol Key PTHI3 Common Name N/A Family Styracaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Cultivated, or not in the U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution N/A Growth Habit N/A …   USDA Plant Characteristics

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