Description
Symplocos deflexa (also called Symplocos deflexa, 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symplocos deflexa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos deflexa 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 deflexa
Symplocos deflexa 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.