Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Buxac. : 52 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733933
Common Names
- Sarcococca zeylanica
- Ceylon Sarcococca
- Ceylon Sweetbox
Description
Sarcococca zeylanica (also called 'Ceylon Sarcococca' among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Asia. It has a spreading habit and is characterized by its leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcococca zeylanica is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcococca zeylanica has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarcococca zeylanica is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6-8 inches long. Dip the cuttings in a rooting hormone and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The cuttings should root in about 6-8 weeks.
Where to Find Sarcococca zeylanica
Sarcococca zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the wet and dry zone forests of the country.
Sarcococca zeylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcococca zeylanica?
Sarcococca zeylanica
What is the common name of Sarcococca zeylanica?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Sarcococca zeylanica?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Sarcococca genus
Sarcococca confusa,
Sarcococca ruscifolia,
Sarcococca coriacea,
Sarcococca hookeriana,
Sarcococca saligna,
Sarcococca zeylanica,
Sarcococca bleddynii,
Sarcococca conzattii,
Sarcococca longipetiolata,
Sarcococca longifolia,
Sarcococca wallichii,
Sarcococca coriacea,
Sarcococca balansae,
Sarcococca orientalis,
Sarcococca confertiflora,
Species in the Buxaceae family
Buxus braimbridgeorum,
Buxus cipolinica,
Buxus triptera,
Buxus yunquensis,
Buxus acuminata,
Buxus acunae,
Buxus acutata,
Buxus aneura,
Buxus arborea,
Buxus austroyunnanensis,
Buxus bahamensis,
Buxus balearica,
Buxus bartlettii,
Buxus benguellensis,
Buxus bissei,
Buxus bodinieri,
Buxus brevipes,
Buxus calcarea,
Buxus capuronii,
Buxus chaoanensis,
Buxus citrifolia,
Buxus cochinchinensis,
Buxus cordata,
Buxus crassifolia,
Buxus cubana,
Buxus ekmanii,
Buxus excisa,
Buxus glomerata,
Buxus gonoclada,
Buxus hainanensis,
Buxus harlandii,
Buxus hebecarpa,
Buxus hildebrandtii,
Buxus humbertii,
Buxus ichagensis,
Buxus imbricata,
Buxus itremoensis,
Buxus jaucoensis,
Buxus laevigata,
Buxus lancifolia,
Buxus latistyla,
Buxus leivae,
Buxus linearifolia,
Buxus lisowskii,
Buxus liukiuensis,
Buxus loheri,
Buxus macowanii,
Buxus macrocarpa,
Buxus macrophylla,
Buxus madagascarica,