Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pealii
ID:
491617

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex Das

Source:
ksu

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Assam Forest Rec., Bot. 1: 19 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490949

Common Names

  • Peal's Symplocos
  • Mountain-tea
  • Mountain Mahogany

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Description

Symplocos pealii (also called Peal's 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 pealii 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 pealii 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 pealii 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 pealii

Symplocos pealii 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 pealii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos pealii?

Symplocos pealii

What is the common name of Symplocos pealii?

Peal's Symplocos

Where is Symplocos pealii 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,

References

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Atulananda Das (1879-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Das' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:827740-1: Based on the initial data import