Status:
valid
Authors:
Hallier f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 39(2): 96 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491226
Common Names
- Cambodiana
- Indian Locus
- Kokum
Synonyms
- Symplocos graveolens Guillaumin [unknown]
- Suringaria cambodiana Pierre [unknown]
Description
Symplocos cambodiana (also called Symplocos cambodiana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Cambodia, and it typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos cambodiana 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 cambodiana are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos cambodiana 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 cambodiana
Symplocos cambodiana can be found in Cambodia.
Symplocos cambodiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos cambodiana?
Symplocos cambodiana
What is the common name of Symplocos cambodiana?
Cambodian Symplocos
What is the natural habitat of Symplocos cambodiana?
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,