Distylium myricoides is a species in the genus Distylium in the family Hamamelidaceae. It is native to southern China.
Distylium myricoides is a woody evergreen perennial shrub or small tree. It flowers from April-June, and fruits from June-August.
Distylium is derived from Greek and means 'two styles'. The name is in reference to the plant's prominent, separate styles.
Myricoides means 'resembling Myrica.