Status:
valid
Authors:
L.M.Kelly & Almeda
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 58: 318 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280460
Common Names
- Pachycarp Symplocos
- Pachycarp
- Symplocos
Description
Symplocos pachycarpa (also called White-flowered Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos pachycarpa is used for ornamental purposes, as a ground cover, and as an ingredient in herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symplocos pachycarpa has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos pachycarpa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers.
Where to Find Symplocos pachycarpa
Symplocos pachycarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Symplocos pachycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos pachycarpa?
Symplocos pachycarpa
What are the common names of Symplocos pachycarpa?
Pachycarpa symplocos, pachycarpa symplocos
What is the habitat of Symplocos pachycarpa?
It grows in moist, sandy soils in open, sunny areas
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,