| Classification |
| Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order Type: Eudicots-Basal Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Styracaceae
Family Common Name: Styrax Family
Genera: Halesia |
Defining Morphology: Floral
Features: Actinomorphic and mostly synoecious. Inflorescence of
axillary clusters, racemiform or paniculiform cymes. Ovaries superior or
inferior. Fruit and Seed Feature : Fruit a drupe or capsule. Vegetative
Features: Habit is as shrubs or trees. Leaves are simple, and alternate.
Estipulate.
Distribution: Warm north temperate
to tropical
Economic Use: As cultivated
garden ornamentals.
Number of Genera Globally:
11
Number of Species Globally:
160
