Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
chaoanensis
ID:
1265893

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.G.Wang & H.G.Ye

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 10: 35 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265231

Common Names

  • Symplocos chaoanensis
  • Chaoan Symplocos
  • Chaoan's Symplocos

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Description

Symplocos chaoanensis (also called 'Chaoan Symplocos', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to China, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos chaoanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symplocos chaoanensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with two to four pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos chaoanensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Symplocos chaoanensis

Symplocos chaoanensis can be found in the dry forests of China.

Symplocos chaoanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos chaoanensis?

Symplocos chaoanensis

What is the common name of Symplocos chaoanensis?

Chaoan sweetleaf

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos chaoanensis?

Mixed evergreen and deciduous forests

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-50216703: Based on the initial data import
Fa Guo Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Wang' in the authors string.
Hua Gu Ye: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Ye' in the authors string.