Description
Symplocos hottae (also called Hotta's 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 hottae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos hottae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Symplocos hottae
Symplocos hottae 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.