Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
naniflora
ID:
1261998

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.M.Kelly & Almeda

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 374 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261336

Common Names

  • Symplocos Naniflora
  • Small-flowered Symplocos
  • Small-flowered Sweetleaf

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Description

Symplocos naniflora (also called Small-flowered 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 naniflora 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 naniflora 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos naniflora 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 naniflora

Symplocos naniflora can be found in the wild in the mountains of Japan.

Symplocos naniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos naniflora?

Symplocos naniflora

What is the common name of Symplocos naniflora?

Small-flowered Sweetleaf

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos naniflora?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50198673: Based on the initial data import
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Lawrence Michael Kelly (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Kelly' in the authors string.