Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
neblinae
ID:
491607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 29: 229 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490939

Common Names

  • Neblina Symplocos
  • Mountain-tea
  • Mountain Mahogany

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Description

Symplocos neblinae (also called Neblina 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 neblinae 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

The flower of Symplocos neblinae is white in color with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos neblinae is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Symplocos neblinae

Symplocos neblinae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It can be found in moist forests, at elevations up to 1,500 m.

Symplocos neblinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos neblinae?

Symplocos neblinae

What is the common name of Symplocos neblinae?

Neblina Symplocos

Where is Symplocos neblinae native to?

Venezuela

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 kew-2578451: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.