Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
491575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 18: 232 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490907

Common Names

  • Symplocos nitens
  • Shining Symplocos
  • Glistening Symplocos

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Synonyms

  • Stemmatosiphum nitens Pohl [unknown]
  • Eugenioides nitens (Pohl) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Symplocos nitens nitens [unknown]
  • Symplocos claussenii A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Symplocos nitens (also called Chinese Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China and Taiwan. It grows up to 8 m tall and has lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It is found in mountain forests, along streams and in valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos nitens 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Symplocos nitens var. claussenii Brand
Symplocos nitens var. bahiensis Brand

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symplocos nitens is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, hard, round seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos nitens is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist potting mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Symplocos nitens

Symplocos nitens 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 nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos nitens?

Symplocos nitens

What is the common name of Symplocos nitens?

Shining Symplocos

Where is Symplocos nitens native to?

India

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