Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
imperialis
ID:
492062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 109 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491394

Common Names

  • Imperialis Symplocos
  • Imperialis Sweetleaf
  • Imperialis Honeybush

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Description

Symplocos imperialis (also called Symplocos imperialis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to India and Southeast Asia, and it typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos imperialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symplocos imperialis 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 imperialis 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 imperialis

Symplocos imperialis 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.

Symplocos imperialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos imperialis?

Symplocos imperialis

What is the family of Symplocos imperialis?

Symplocaceae

What is the common name of Symplocos imperialis?

Imperial Symplocos

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,