Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
guadelupensis
ID:
1274677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krug & Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 337 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274015

Common Names

  • Symplocos guadelupensis
  • Guadelupensis Symplocos
  • Guadelupensis Symplocos Plant

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Description

Symplocos guadelupensis (also called Guadeloupe Symplocos, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest edges and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos guadelupensis is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in erosion control projects and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symplocos guadelupensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters and have a sweet, honey-like scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos guadelupensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright spot until they have rooted.

Where to Find Symplocos guadelupensis

Symplocos guadelupensis is found in the Caribbean, in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:247924-2: Based on the initial data import