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Useful Temperate Plants

Styrax serrulatus

Roxb.

Styracaceae

+ Synonyms

Cyrta luculenta Miers

Cyrta serrulata (Roxb.) Miers

Cyrta virgata (Wall. ex G.Don) Miers

Styrax casearifolius Craib

Styrax virgatus Wall. ex G.Don

Common Name:

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General Information

Styrax serrulatus is a deciduous shrub or a tree growing around 4 - 12 metres tall, occasionally to 18 metres, with a trunk around 9 - 25cm in diameter[
338
Title
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
,
2261
Title
A Taxonomic Revision of Taxa in Styrax Series Cyrta (Styracaceae) with Valvate Corollas
Publication
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 12(2): 579 - 641. 2018
Author
Li G. & Fritsch P.W.
Publisher
 
Year
2018
ISBN
 
Description
 
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials. The tree has beautiful flowers and is sometimes grown as an ornamental[
338
Title
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Publication
 
Author
 
Website
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Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
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].
Styrax serrulatus is widespread, common, with a stable population and no fluctuations. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2023)[
338
Title
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

146
Title
A Manual of Indian Timbers.
Publication
 
Author
Gamble. J. S.
Publisher
Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
Year
1972
ISBN
-
Description
First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
,
266
Title
Flora of China
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
Publisher
Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
Year
1994
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
2261
Title
A Taxonomic Revision of Taxa in Styrax Series Cyrta (Styracaceae) with Valvate Corollas
Publication
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 12(2): 579 - 641. 2018
Author
Li G. & Fritsch P.W.
Publisher
 
Year
2018
ISBN
 
Description
 

Range

E. Asia - India, Nepal, Bangladesh, southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam

Habitat

Found at elevations up to 2,700 metres[
146
Title
A Manual of Indian Timbers.
Publication
 
Author
Gamble. J. S.
Publisher
Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
Year
1972
ISBN
-
Description
First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
]. Sparse forests; at elevations from 500 - 1,700 metres in southwest China[
266
Title
Flora of China
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
Publisher
Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
Year
1994
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
]. In a variety of forests and jungles, on hillside slopes, in moist soils or by rivers; at elevations up to 2,438 metres[
2261
Title
A Taxonomic Revision of Taxa in Styrax Series Cyrta (Styracaceae) with Valvate Corollas
Publication
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 12(2): 579 - 641. 2018
Author
Li G. & Fritsch P.W.
Publisher
 
Year
2018
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

Properties

Conservation StatusLeast Concern
Medicinal Rating *  *
Other Uses Rating *  *
HabitDeciduous Tree
Height7.00 m
Cultivation StatusOrnamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Styrax serrulatus is probably able to tolerate winter temperatures falling to around -10°c, or perhaps a little lower.
Prefers a sandy loam and a position in semi-shade[
338
Title
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
]. Plants in this genus tend to prefer a warm, sheltered position in a moist but well-drained acidic soil[
1212
Title
New Trees
Publication
 
Author
Grimshaw J.; Bayton R.; Wilks H.
Publisher
Kew Publishing; London
Year
2009
ISBN
1842461737
Description
Provides comprehensive botanical descriptions and horticultural commentary on over 800 tree species that have been introduced to cultivation in recent decades.
].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

Resin is astringent and refrigerant and is used for the treatment of dysentery, diarrhoea, to prevent vomiting and as an embrocation for rheumatism[
338
Title
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
]

Other Uses

The plant yields a gum benzoin[
46
Title
Dictionary of Economic Plants.
Publication
 
Author
Uphof. J. C. Th.
Publisher
Weinheim
Year
1959
ISBN
-
Description
An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
]. Var. virgatum (Syn Styrax virgatum. Wall.) is used[
146
Title
A Manual of Indian Timbers.
Publication
 
Author
Gamble. J. S.
Publisher
Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
Year
1972
ISBN
-
Description
First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
]. The gum is of inferior quality[
338
Title
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].

The wood can be used for construction materials, furniture, and tools[
2261
Title
A Taxonomic Revision of Taxa in Styrax Series Cyrta (Styracaceae) with Valvate Corollas
Publication
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 12(2): 579 - 641. 2018
Author
Li G. & Fritsch P.W.
Publisher
 
Year
2018
ISBN
 
Description
 
].
The wood has potential value as a fuel, having a high calorific value and producing a low amount of ash[
2261
Title
A Taxonomic Revision of Taxa in Styrax Series Cyrta (Styracaceae) with Valvate Corollas
Publication
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 12(2): 579 - 641. 2018
Author
Li G. & Fritsch P.W.
Publisher
 
Year
2018
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

Propagation

Seed - requires stratification and is best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[
11
Title
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement.
Publication
 
Author
Bean. W.
Publisher
Murray
Year
1981
ISBN
-
Description
A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures.
]. Stored seed requires 3 months warm then 3 months cold stratification[
113
Title
The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation.
Publication
 
Author
Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W.
Publisher
Athens Ga. Varsity Press
Year
1987
ISBN
0942375009
Description
A very detailed book on propagating trees. Not for the casual reader.
]. Germination is usually good, prick out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle. Overwinter in a greenhouse for the first winter and plant out in late spring.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, mid summer in a frame[
113
Title
The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation.
Publication
 
Author
Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W.
Publisher
Athens Ga. Varsity Press
Year
1987
ISBN
0942375009
Description
A very detailed book on propagating trees. Not for the casual reader.
].
Layering in autumn.
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