Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
491581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Casar.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Bras. 3: 31 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490913

Common Names

  • Symplocos oblongifolia
  • Oblong-leaved Symplocos
  • Long-leaved Symplocos

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Synonyms

  • Barberina lanceolata Mart. [unknown]
  • Carlea oblongifolia C.Presl [unknown]
  • Epigenia crenata Vell. [unknown]
  • Symplocos lanceolata A.DC. [unknown]
  • Symplocos crenata (Vell.) Mattos [unknown]

Description

Symplocos oblongifolia (also called Oblong-leaved 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia

Symplocos oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos oblongifolia?

Symplocos oblongifolia

What is the common name of Symplocos oblongifolia?

Oblong-Leaved Symplocos

Where is Symplocos oblongifolia 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,