Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
occulta
ID:
1306197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aranha

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 631 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318651

Common Names

  • Symplocos Occulta
  • Occulta Symplocos
  • Occulta Plant

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Description

Symplocos occulta (also called Occult Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in humid montane forests, and in seasonally dry forests at altitudes of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos occulta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and flowers that can be used to add color and texture to any space.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symplocos occulta is a yellow-green color, with a long, slender stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos occulta is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best to prune the plant after flowering to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Symplocos occulta

Symplocos occulta is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Symplocos occulta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos occulta?

Symplocos occulta

What are the common names of Symplocos occulta?

The common names of Symplocos occulta are not known.

What is the growth habit of Symplocos occulta?

Symplocos occulta is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

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

João Luiz Mazza Aranha Filho (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aranha' in the authors string.