Symphonia oligantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
1296523
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 32: 36 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295861
Common Names
- Symphonia oligantha
- Few-Flowered Symphonia
- Few-Flowered Tree-of-Life
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symphonia oligantha (also called Few-flowered Symphonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It has white flowers and is native to South Africa, where it is found in grassland and forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Symphonia oligantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphonia oligantha has yellow-green flowers with five petals and numerous stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Symphonia oligantha is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Symphonia oligantha
Symphonia oligantha is native to tropical Africa.
Symphonia oligantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphonia oligantha?
Symphonia oligantha
What is the common name of Symphonia oligantha?
Unknown
What is the family of Symphonia oligantha?
Clusiaceae
Species in the Symphonia genus
Symphonia globulifera, Symphonia gymnoclada, Symphonia linearis, Symphonia nectarifera, Symphonia verrucosa, Symphonia fasciculata, Symphonia louvelii, Symphonia tanalensis, Symphonia oligantha, Symphonia sessiliflora, Symphonia pauciflora, Symphonia eugenioides, Symphonia urophylla, Symphonia clusioides, Symphonia microphylla, Symphonia lepidocarpa,
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-7800593: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.