Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
boonjee
ID:
1320013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jessup

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 232 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332467

Common Names

  • Boonjee Symplocos
  • Himalayan Symplocos
  • Indian Symplocos

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Description

Symplocos boonjee (also called ‘Boonjee Symplocos’, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and is usually found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos boonjee is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symplocos boonjee is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos boonjee is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, native to India. It can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Where to Find Symplocos boonjee

Symplocos boonjee is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Symplocos boonjee FAQ

What is the common name of Symplocos boonjee?

Boonjee Symplocos

What is the scientific name of Boonjee Symplocos?

Symplocos boonjee

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos boonjee?

Dry open woodlands and rocky hillsides

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,

References

Laurence Jessup (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessup' in the authors string.