Status:
valid
Authors:
Brongn. & Gris
Source:
ksu
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 13: 429 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491320
Common Names
- Symplocos arborea
- Tallowwood
- White Mahogany
Synonyms
- Symplocos vieillardii Brongn. & Gris [unknown]
- Bobua arborea (Vieill.) Miers [unknown]
- Bobua vieillardii (Brongn. & Gris) Miers [unknown]
- Chasseloupia arborea Vieill. [unknown]
- Eugenioides arboreum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Symplocos arborea (also called Tree 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 arborea 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
The flower of Symplocos arborea is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos arborea 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 arborea
Symplocos arborea is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.
Symplocos arborea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos arborea?
Symplocos arborea
What is the family of Symplocos arborea?
Symplocaceae
What is the habitat of Symplocos arborea?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
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,