Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
calycodactylos
ID:
491893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 242: 63 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491225

Common Names

  • Calycodactylos
  • Indian Locus
  • Kokum

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Description

Symplocos calycodactylos (also called Symplocos calycodactylos, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to India and Southeast Asia, and it typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos calycodactylos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and urinary disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Symplocos calycodactylos are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos calycodactylos can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil with good drainage and partial shade. It should be planted in a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds.

Where to Find Symplocos calycodactylos

Symplocos calycodactylos can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Symplocos calycodactylos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos calycodactylos?

Symplocos calycodactylos

What is the common name of Symplocos calycodactylos?

Calycodactylos Symplocos

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos calycodactylos?

It is found in tropical deciduous forests of Mexico

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,