Description
Symplocos decorticans (also called Symplocos decorticans, 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 decorticans 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 decorticans 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 decorticans 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 decorticans
Symplocos decorticans 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.