Symplocos leptophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
491704
Status:
valid
Authors:
Turrill
Source:
ksu
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 43: 30 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491036
Common Names
- Slender-leaved Symplocos
- Slenderleaf Symplocos
- Slender-leaf Symplocos
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- Symplocos palmarum Brand [unknown]
- Symplocos roemeri Brand [unknown]
- Symplocos aggregata C.T.White & W.D.Francis ex Lane-Poole [unknown]
- Symplocos trifurceps Brand [unknown]
- Symplocos luteifolia Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
- Symplocos mamberamo Brand [unknown]
Description
Symplocos leptophylla (also called Slender-leaved 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 leptophylla is a species of flowering plant native to India. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are edible and can be used in salads.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symplocos leptophylla 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 leptophylla 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 leptophylla
Symplocos leptophylla can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Symplocos leptophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos leptophylla?
Symplocos leptophylla
What is the family of Symplocos leptophylla?
Symplocaceae
What is the habitat of Symplocos leptophylla?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
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
William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:827661-1: Based on the initial data import