Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
1142244

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 140 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141582

Common Names

  • Small-Leaved Symplocos
  • Small Leaved Symplocos
  • Small Leaved Snowbell

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Description

Symplocos parvifolia (also called Small-leaved Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and small, oblong leaves. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and can be found in forests, thickets, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos parvifolia is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Symplocos parvifolia are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Symplocos parvifolia: Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer, and should be rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Symplocos parvifolia

Symplocos parvifolia is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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,