Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
acananensis
ID:
492862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 656 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492194

Common Names

  • Acananensis Symplocos
  • Symplocos acananensis
  • Symplocos Acananensis

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Description

Symplocos acananensis (also called Acanthus-Leaf Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist forests and along streams in valleys and mountains. It has a rounded crown and pendulous branches, and its leaves are ovate and serrate. The flowers are white and bell-shaped, and the fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos acananensis is a plant native to Madagascar and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuel for cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symplocos acananensis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is ovoid and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos acananensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Symplocos acananensis

Symplocos acananensis can be found in tropical areas of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Symplocos acananensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos acananensis?

Symplocos acananensis

What type of plant is Symplocos acananensis?

Tree

Where is Symplocos acananensis native to?

Mexico

Species in the Symplocos genus

Symplocos nitens, Symplocos nivea, Symplocos oblongifolia, Symplocos obovatifolia, Symplocos obtusa, Symplocos octopetala, Symplocos myrtacea, Symplocos pergracilis, Symplocos moaensis, Symplocos mucronata, Symplocos multibracteata, Symplocos nairii, Symplocos nakaharae, Symplocos neblinae, Symplocos oligandra, Symplocos paucistaminea, Symplocos pealii, Symplocos pedunculata, Symplocos olivacea, Symplocos ophirensis, Symplocos oranjeensis, Symplocos organensis, Symplocos ovalis, Symplocos oxyphylla, Symplocos oreophila, Symplocos kothayarensis, Symplocos kurgensis, Symplocos laeteviridis, Symplocos lasseri, Symplocos latifolia, Symplocos interrupta, Symplocos jauaensis, Symplocos koidzumiana, Symplocos junghuhnii, Symplocos kawakamii, Symplocos kemiriensis, Symplocos khasiana, Symplocos ledermannii, Symplocos johniana, Symplocos martinicensis, Symplocos megalocarpa, Symplocos montana, Symplocos micrantha, Symplocos microcalyx, Symplocos microphylla, Symplocos microstyla, Symplocos migoi, Symplocos lehmannii, Symplocos leochaii, Symplocos leonis,

Species in the Symplocaceae family

Symplocos nitens, Symplocos nivea, Symplocos oblongifolia, Symplocos obovatifolia, Symplocos obtusa, Symplocos octopetala, Symplocos myrtacea, Symplocos pergracilis, Symplocos moaensis, Symplocos mucronata, Symplocos multibracteata, Symplocos nairii, Symplocos nakaharae, Symplocos neblinae, Symplocos oligandra, Symplocos paucistaminea, Symplocos pealii, Symplocos pedunculata, Symplocos olivacea, Symplocos ophirensis, Symplocos oranjeensis, Symplocos organensis, Symplocos ovalis, Symplocos oxyphylla, Symplocos oreophila, Symplocos kothayarensis, Symplocos kurgensis, Symplocos laeteviridis, Symplocos lasseri, Symplocos latifolia, Symplocos interrupta, Symplocos jauaensis, Symplocos koidzumiana, Symplocos junghuhnii, Symplocos kawakamii, Symplocos kemiriensis, Symplocos khasiana, Symplocos ledermannii, Symplocos johniana, Symplocos martinicensis, Symplocos megalocarpa, Symplocos montana, Symplocos micrantha, Symplocos microcalyx, Symplocos microphylla, Symplocos microstyla, Symplocos migoi, Symplocos lehmannii, Symplocos leochaii, Symplocos leonis,

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