Status:
valid
Authors:
Almeda & L.M.Kelly
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 371 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261335
Common Names
- Symplocos Morii
- Mori's Symplocos
- Mori's Sweetleaf
Description
Symplocos morii (also called Morii's Symplocos, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to China. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos morii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symplocos morii is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos morii is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer or fall.
Where to Find Symplocos morii
Symplocos morii can be found in the wild in the mountains of Japan.
Symplocos morii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos morii?
Symplocos morii
What is the common name of Symplocos morii?
Mori's Symplocos
What is the family of Symplocos morii?
Symplocaceae
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,