Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
492149

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.M.Kelly & Almeda

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 369 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491481

Common Names

  • Elliptica Symplocos
  • Elliptica Snowberry
  • Elliptica Waxflower

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Description

Symplocos elliptica (also called Elliptic Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It has white flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos elliptica is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symplocos elliptica is white and has four petals. The seed is small, oval and brown. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos elliptica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in moist soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Symplocos elliptica

Symplocos elliptica is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.

Symplocos elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos elliptica?

Symplocos elliptica

What is the common name of Symplocos elliptica?

Elliptica

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos elliptica?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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 kew-2579291: Based on the initial data import
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Lawrence Michael Kelly (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Kelly' in the authors string.