Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gymnoclada
ID:
1284735

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Planch. & Triana) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Vesque

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 8: 232 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284073

Common Names

  • Symphonia Gymnoclada
  • Symphonia Gymnoclada Plant
  • Gymnoclada Symphonia

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Description

Symphonia gymnoclada (also called Naked-Stemmed Symphonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Symphonia gymnoclada is used as a source of food, fiber, and medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphonia gymnoclada has small, yellowish-green flowers with a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphonia gymnoclada is a shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in an area with temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Symphonia gymnoclada

Symphonia gymnoclada can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Symphonia gymnoclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphonia gymnoclada?

Symphonia gymnoclada

What is the natural habitat of Symphonia gymnoclada?

It is native to India and found in grasslands and open woodlands.

What are the characteristics of Symphonia gymnoclada?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Species in the Clusiaceae family

Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora, Allanblackia floribunda, Allanblackia gabonensis, Allanblackia kimbiliensis, Allanblackia kisonghi, Allanblackia marienii, Allanblackia staneriana, Allanblackia stuhlmannii, Allanblackia ulugurensis, Chrysochlamys allenii, Chrysochlamys alterninervia, Chrysochlamys angustifolia, Chrysochlamys balboa, Chrysochlamys bracteolata, Chrysochlamys caribaea, Chrysochlamys colombiana, Chrysochlamys conferta, Chrysochlamys cuneata, Chrysochlamys dependens, Chrysochlamys eclipes, Chrysochlamys floribunda, Chrysochlamys glauca, Chrysochlamys gloriosa, Chrysochlamys goudotii, Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana, Chrysochlamys laxa, Chrysochlamys macrophylla, Chrysochlamys membranacea, Chrysochlamys membrillensis, Chrysochlamys micrantha, Chrysochlamys multiflora, Chrysochlamys myrcioides, Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis, Chrysochlamys pachypoda, Chrysochlamys pauciflora, Chrysochlamys pavonii, Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia, Chrysochlamys silvicola, Chrysochlamys skutchii, Chrysochlamys tenuifolia, Chrysochlamys tenuis, Chrysochlamys ulei, Chrysochlamys weberbaueri, Chrysochlamys chrisharonii, Clusia nipensis, Clusia pachamamae, Clusia abbottii, Clusia acuminata, Clusia aemygdioi, Clusia alainii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50321954: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Julien Joseph Vesque (1848-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vesque' in the authors string.