Status:
valid
Authors:
Noot.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Leiden Bot. Ser. 1: 128 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491333
Common Names
- Symplocos atjehensis
- Atjehensis Symplocos
- Atjehensis's Symplocos
Description
Symplocos atjehensis (also called Atjeh 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 Sumatra, and it is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos atjehensis 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 atjehensis 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 atjehensis 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 atjehensis
Symplocos atjehensis is native to Indonesia and can be found in Sumatra and Java.
Symplocos atjehensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos atjehensis?
Symplocos atjehensis
What is the family of Symplocos atjehensis?
Symplocaceae
What is the habitat of Symplocos atjehensis?
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,