Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Y.Qian
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 19: 5 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253788
Common Names
- Symplocos menglianensis
- Menglianensis Symplocos
- Symplocos menglianensis Tree
Description
Symplocos menglianensis (also called Menglian sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. Its leaves are ovate in shape and are dark green in color. It produces small white flowers that are clustered in inflorescences.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos menglianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Symplocos menglianensis are small, white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos menglianensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Water with distilled water or rainwater to avoid mineral buildup. Fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Symplocos menglianensis
Symplocos menglianensis can be found in the temperate forests of China.
Symplocos menglianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos menglianensis?
Symplocos menglianensis
What are the common names of Symplocos menglianensis?
Menglian sweetleaf, Menglian symplocos
What is the natural habitat of Symplocos menglianensis?
It is found in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, streambanks, and wet woods
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,