Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
nitidiflora
ID:
1282553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 242: 71 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281891

Common Names

  • Nitidiflora Symplocos
  • Shiny-Flowered Symplocos Tree
  • Nitidiflora

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Description

Symplocos nitidiflora (also called Nitidiflorous Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams, usually at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos nitidiflora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symplocos nitidiflora has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos nitidiflora is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Symplocos nitidiflora

Symplocos nitidiflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Symplocos nitidiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos nitidiflora?

Symplocos nitidiflora

What is the family of Symplocos nitidiflora?

Symplocaceae

Where is Symplocos nitidiflora found?

Symplocos nitidiflora is found in Central and South America.

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