Details of Genus: Distylium Siebold & Zucc. (1841)
ID: 1513
Genus ja: イスノキ
Genus en:
# spp.: 16 (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Family ja: マンサク
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 17 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source | |
| 邑田・米倉 (2013) 維管束植物分類表 | Japanese common name | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Tropical & Subtropical Asia
Description en: Genus of about 6-8 species of evergreen shrubs and trees found in woodland in E. Asia. They have alternate, obovate or ovate to lance-shaped, leathery, usually dark green leaves, and petalless, male and bisexual flowers in axillary spikes or racemes. D. racemosum is valued for its simple, glossy foliage, borne on arching branches, and for its unusual flowers. Grow in a sheltered position among trees and other shrubs.
Hardiness en: Frost hardy to frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Insert semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Pests en: Trouble free.
Description ja:
Comment: SE Asia, C America
Comment ja: イスノキ
Type species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Hamamelidaceae | マンサク科 | 16 | Show | |
| PB2 | Hamamelidaceae | マンサク科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Hamamelidaceae | マンサク科 | Show |