Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lecomte) Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 108 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273417
Common Names
- Annamensis Siphonodon
- Siphonodon
- Annamensis
Description
Siphonodon annamensis (also called 'Annam Siphonodon', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, shrub native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with five petals. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows best in partial shade with well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Siphonodon annamensis is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Siphonodon annamensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siphonodon annamensis can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings are established, they should be transplanted to a larger pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Siphonodon annamensis
Siphonodon annamensis is native to Vietnam.
Species in the Siphonodon genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,