Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
caerulescens
ID:
1261999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 13: 429 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261337

Common Names

  • Symplocos Caerulescens
  • Blue Symplocos
  • Blue Sweetleaf

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Description

Symplocos caerulescens (also called Blue-flowered Symplocos, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to China. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos caerulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symplocos caerulescens is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos caerulescens is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer or fall.

Where to Find Symplocos caerulescens

Symplocos caerulescens can be found in the wild in the mountains of Japan.

Symplocos caerulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos caerulescens?

Symplocos caerulescens

What is the common name of Symplocos caerulescens?

Blue Sweetleaf

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos caerulescens?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50198711: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.