Status:
valid
Authors:
Jessup
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 234 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332468
Common Names
- Bullata Symplocos
- Himalayan Symplocos
- Indian Symplocos
Description
Symplocos bullata (also called ‘Bullata 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 bullata 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 bullata is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos bullata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.
Where to Find Symplocos bullata
Symplocos bullata is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Symplocos bullata FAQ
What is the common name of Symplocos bullata?
Bullata Symplocos
What is the scientific name of Bullata Symplocos?
Symplocos bullata
What is the natural habitat of Symplocos bullata?
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,