Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
oxyphylla
ID:
491638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.º 4430 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490970

Common Names

  • Oxyphylla Symplocos
  • Mountain-tea
  • Mountain Mahogany

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Synonyms

  • Lodhra oxyphylla (Wall. ex DC.) Miers [unknown]
  • Lodhra pedicellata (Kurz) Miers [unknown]
  • Symplocos pedicellata Kurz [unknown]
  • Eugenioides oxyphyllum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Symplocos oxyphylla (also called Sharp-Leaved Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in forests or along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos oxyphylla has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a food additive and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symplocos oxyphylla 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 oxyphylla 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 oxyphylla

Symplocos oxyphylla is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Symplocos oxyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos oxyphylla?

Symplocos oxyphylla

What is the common name of Symplocos oxyphylla?

Oxyphylla Symplocos

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos oxyphylla?

It is found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,