Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
buxifolioides
ID:
493422

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.G.Pearce

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 55: 69 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492754

Common Names

  • Symplocos Buxifolioides
  • Buxifolioides Sweetleaf
  • Sweetleaf

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Description

Symplocos buxifolioides (also called Box-leaved Sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in open woodlands, scrub and hedgerows. It has small, oval leaves that are up to 5 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are white and are up to 2 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos buxifolioides is used for its fragrant wood and bark, which are used to make incense, perfume, and medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symplocos buxifolioides is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos buxifolioides is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Symplocos buxifolioides

Symplocos buxifolioides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Symplocos buxifolioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos buxifolioides?

Symplocos buxifolioides

What is the common name of Symplocos buxifolioides?

Buxifolioides Symplocos

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos buxifolioides?

Symplocos buxifolioides is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America

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