Status:
valid
Authors:
N.A.Brummitt & Utteridge
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 728 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652403
Common Names
- Distyliopsis lanata
- Lanata Distyliopsis
- Lanata Distyliopsis
Description
Distyliopsis lanata (also called Distylium lanatum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows up to 8 m tall and has ovate-lanceolate leaves, which are glossy green on top and paler underneath. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Distyliopsis lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Distyliopsis lanata are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Distyliopsis lanata can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Distyliopsis lanata
Distyliopsis lanata is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found growing in moist forests and along streams at elevations of 500-2000 m.
Distyliopsis lanata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Distyliopsis lanata?
Distyliopsis lanata
What is the common name of Distyliopsis lanata?
Lanata
What is the natural habitat of Distyliopsis lanata?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Distyliopsis genus
Species in the Hamamelidaceae family
Chunia bucklandioides,
Corylopsis alnifolia,
Corylopsis brevistyla,
Corylopsis calcicola,
Corylopsis coreana,
Corylopsis glabrescens,
Corylopsis glandulifera,
Corylopsis glaucescens,
Corylopsis gotoana,
Corylopsis henryi,
Corylopsis himalayana,
Corylopsis microcarpa,
Corylopsis multiflora,
Corylopsis obovata,
Corylopsis omeiensis,
Corylopsis pauciflora,
Corylopsis platypetala,
Corylopsis rotundifolia,
Corylopsis sinensis,
Corylopsis trabeculosa,
Corylopsis veitchiana,
Corylopsis velutina,
Corylopsis willmottiae,
Corylopsis yui,
Corylopsis yunnanensis,
Corylopsis spicata,
Dicoryphe angustifolia,
Dicoryphe buddlejoides,
Dicoryphe gracilis,
Dicoryphe guatteriifolia,
Dicoryphe lanceolata,
Dicoryphe laurifolia,
Dicoryphe laurina,
Dicoryphe macrophylla,
Dicoryphe platyphylla,
Dicoryphe retusa,
Dicoryphe stipulacea,
Dicoryphe viticoides,
Disanthus cercidifolius,
Distyliopsis dunnii,
Distyliopsis lanata,
Distyliopsis laurifolia,
Distyliopsis salicifolia,
Distyliopsis tutcheri,
Distyliopsis yunnanensis,
Distylium annamicum,
Distylium buxifolium,
Distylium chinense,
Distylium chinense,
Distylium chungii,