Status:
valid
Authors:
Brand
Source:
ksu
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 221 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491294
Common Names
- Symplocos aprilis
- April Symplocos
- April Sweetleaf
Description
Symplocos aprilis (also called April Symplocos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Symplocaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m in height. It is native to Japan, and it is found in temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos aprilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fragrant flowers are used to make perfumes and potpourri. The bark is used to make a medicinal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symplocos aprilis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos aprilis is a tropical shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from seed or by division of the root ball. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Symplocos aprilis
Symplocos aprilis is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.
Symplocos aprilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos aprilis?
Symplocos aprilis
What is the family of Symplocos aprilis?
Symplocaceae
What is the native range of Symplocos aprilis?
India
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,