Symplocos pentandra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentandra
ID:
1282554
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mattos) Occhioni
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Leandra no. 4-5: 36. 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281892
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Symplocos pentandra (also called Pentandra Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams, usually at elevations of up to 1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos pentandra is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symplocos pentandra has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Symplocos pentandra is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Symplocos pentandra
Symplocos pentandra is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Symplocos pentandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos pentandra?
Symplocos pentandra
What is the family of Symplocos pentandra?
Symplocaceae
Where is Symplocos pentandra found?
Symplocos pentandra is found in Central 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50315463: Based on the initial data import
João Rodrigues de Mattos (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattos' in the authors string.
Paul Occhioni (1915-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Occhioni' in the authors string.