Description
Symplocos cuneata (also called Symplocos cuneata, 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 cuneata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symplocos cuneata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos cuneata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Symplocos cuneata
Symplocos cuneata is native to Mexico, found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Sonora, and Veracruz.