Status:
valid
Authors:
Noot.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 4: 323 (1981 publ. 1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751054
Common Names
- Hyland's Symplocos
- Hyland's Snowbell
- Hyland's Honeybell
Description
Symplocos hylandii (also called Hyland's Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos hylandii is a wildflower that is often used in natural landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including headaches, digestive issues, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symplocos hylandii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos hylandii is a small evergreen tree native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Symplocos hylandii
Symplocos hylandii can be found in the western Himalayas, China, and Taiwan.
Symplocos hylandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos hylandii?
Symplocos hylandii
What are the common names of Symplocos hylandii?
Hyland's Symplocos, Hyland's Sweetleaf
Where does Symplocos hylandii grow?
It is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
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,