Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
oligandra
ID:
491608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sylv. S. India : cl (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490940

Common Names

  • Oligandra Symplocos
  • Mountain-tea
  • Mountain Mahogany

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Synonyms

  • Eugenioides oligandrum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Symplocos oligandra (also called Few-flowered 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 oligandra 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 oligandra 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 oligandra 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 oligandra

Symplocos oligandra 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 oligandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos oligandra?

Symplocos oligandra

What is the common name of Symplocos oligandra?

Few-Flowered Symplocos

Where is Symplocos oligandra 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,