Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 18: 232 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263316
Common Names
- Laxiflora Symplocos
- Laxiflora Symplocos
- Laxiflora Symplocos
Description
Symplocos laxiflora (also called Looseflower Symplocos, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symplocos laxiflora has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos laxiflora is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It is a slow-growing species that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers warm temperatures and can tolerate a wide range of pH levels. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist at all times.
Where to Find Symplocos laxiflora
Symplocos laxiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Symplocos laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos laxiflora?
Symplocos laxiflora
What type of plant is Symplocos laxiflora?
It is a shrub
Where is Symplocos laxiflora found?
It is found in East Asia
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,