Symplocos lehmannii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
491698
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brand
Source:
ksu
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 2: 13 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491030
Common Names
- Lehmann's Symplocos
- Mountain-tea
- Mountain Mahogany
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Symplocos lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Symplocos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Symplocaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos lehmannii 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
Symplocos lehmannii has small white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
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Symplocos lehmannii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they take root.
Where to Find Symplocos lehmannii
Symplocos lehmannii can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.
Symplocos lehmannii FAQ
What is the common name of Symplocos lehmannii?
Lehmann's Symplocos
What is the scientific name of Lehmann's Symplocos?
Symplocos lehmannii
Where is Symplocos lehmannii found?
It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas.
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
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:309408-2: Based on the initial data import