Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
746480

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Ståhl

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 91 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745813

Common Names

  • Symplocos Ovata
  • Ovate Symplocos
  • Ovate Symplocos

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Description

Symplocos ovata (also called Oval-leaved symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is found in dry and open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos ovata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symplocos ovata has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos ovata is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Symplocos ovata

Symplocos ovata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Symplocos ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos ovata?

Symplocos ovata

What are the common names of Symplocos ovata?

Ovata

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos ovata?

It is found in moist tropical forests in Mexico, Central America, 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,