Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
jurgensenii
ID:
1253081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 301 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252419

Common Names

  • Symplocos jurgensenii
  • Jurgensenii Symplocos
  • Jurgensenii's Symplocos

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Description

Symplocos jurgensenii (also called 'Jurgensen's Symplocos', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos jurgensenii has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Symplocos jurgensenii are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos jurgensenii is a shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Symplocos jurgensenii

Symplocos jurgensenii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Symplocos jurgensenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos jurgensenii?

Symplocos jurgensenii

What is the common name of Symplocos jurgensenii?

Jurgensen's Symplocos

Where is Symplocos jurgensenii found?

Symplocos jurgensenii is found in Colombia.

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