Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 52: 148 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141713
Common Names
- Symplocos cochinchinensis
- Cochin-China Symplocos
- Cochin-China Sweetleaf
Description
Symplocos cochinchinensis (also called Cochinchina Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and leaves that are usually 3-lobed. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and can be found in forests, thickets, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos cochinchinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. philippinensis (Brand) Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. angustifolia (Guillaumin) Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. aneityensis (Brand) Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. doormannensis (Brand) Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. floresana Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. imbricata (Brand) Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. insularis Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. longilobata Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. maculata (Brand) Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. molobros (Brand) Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. monticola Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. orbicularis (Hemsl.) Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. ovata Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. parvifolia Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. pedicellata Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. reginae (Brand) Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. revoluta Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. schumanniana (Brand) Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. sessifolia (Blume) Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. sogeriensis (Brand) Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. tomentosa Noot.
Symplocos cochinchinensis var. versteegii (Brand) Noot.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Symplocos cochinchinensis are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, flat and brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos cochinchinensis can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Symplocos cochinchinensis
Symplocos cochinchinensis is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in moist forests and along streams in hilly 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,