Status:
valid
Authors:
Koord.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Proc. Sect. Sci. Kon. Akad. Wetensch. Amsterdam 10: 160 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490999
Common Names
- Junghuhn's Symplocos
- Mountain-tea
- Mountain Mahogany
Description
Symplocos junghuhnii (also called Junghuhn's Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in forests or along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos junghuhnii has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a food additive and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symplocos junghuhnii is white in color with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos junghuhnii is a small, evergreen tree that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Symplocos junghuhnii
Symplocos junghuhnii can be found in the tropical forests of Indonesia.
Symplocos junghuhnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos junghuhnii?
Symplocos junghuhnii
What is the common name of Symplocos junghuhnii?
Junghuhnii Symplocos
What is the natural habitat of Symplocos junghuhnii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,