Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
flos-pilosa
ID:
492021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aristeg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 18: 111 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491353

Common Names

  • Honeybush
  • Sweetleaf
  • Honeysuckle

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Description

Symplocos flos-pilosa (also called Hairy-flowered Symplocos, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos flos-pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fragrant flowers are used to make perfumes and potpourri. The bark is used to make a medicinal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symplocos flos-pilosa has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos flos-pilosa is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Symplocos flos-pilosa

Symplocos flos-pilosa is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.

Symplocos flos-pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos flos-pilosa?

Symplocos flos-pilosa

What is the family of Symplocos flos-pilosa?

Symplocaceae

What is the habitat of Symplocos flos-pilosa?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

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