Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
liukiuensis
ID:
491714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matsum.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 15: 78 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491046

Common Names

  • Liu-Kiu Symplocos
  • LiuKiu Symplocos
  • LiuKiu Island Symplocos

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Synonyms

  • Symplocos obana Masam. [unknown]
  • Bobua liukiuensis (Matsumura) Sasaki [unknown]
  • Dicalix liukiuensis (Matsumura) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Dicalix obana (Masam.) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Symplocos liukiuensis (also called Liukiu 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 liukiuensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or as a decorative plant in pots. It is also known for its ability to attract birds and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Symplocos liukiuensis var. iriomotensis Nagam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symplocos liukiuensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos liukiuensis 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 liukiuensis

Symplocos liukiuensis can be found in the tropical forests of Japan.

Symplocos liukiuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos liukiuensis?

Symplocos liukiuensis

What is the family of Symplocos liukiuensis?

Symplocaceae

What is the common name of Symplocos liukiuensis?

Liu-Kiu Symplocos

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,