Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Ståhl
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Candollea 50: 447 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230372
Common Names
- Symplocos blancae
- Blanca's Symplocos
- Blanca's-Symplocos
Description
Symplocos blancae (also called 'Blanca's Symplocos' and 'Blanca's Sweetleaf', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Himalayas and western China. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of about 2 m. Its leaves are obovate and dark green in color. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos blancae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symplocos blancae has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are short and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos blancae is a shrub native to India. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It should be grown in a pot with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Symplocos blancae
Symplocos blancae can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Symplocos blancae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos blancae?
Symplocos blancae
What is the common name of Symplocos blancae?
Blanca's Symplocos
What is the natural habitat of Symplocos blancae?
Tropical 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,