Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
guacamayensis
ID:
746583

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Ståhl

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 88 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745916

Common Names

  • Symplocos Guacamayensis
  • Guacamay Symplocos
  • Symplocos Guacamayensis

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Description

Symplocos guacamayensis (also called Guacamaya Symplocos, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Colombia, and is found in tropical forests and disturbed habitats. It has pinnate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos guacamayensis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its bright and colorful flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and for its ability to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Symplocos guacamayensis has small yellow flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos guacamayensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Symplocos guacamayensis

Symplocos guacamayensis can be found in Colombia.

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,