Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ramuliflora
ID:
491859

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Ståhl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Candollea 51: 343 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491191

Common Names

  • Ramuliflora
  • Indian Locus
  • Kokum

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Description

Symplocos ramuliflora (also called Ramuliflora Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos ramuliflora is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symplocos ramuliflora is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos ramuliflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Symplocos ramuliflora

Symplocos ramuliflora can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Symplocos ramuliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos ramuliflora?

Symplocos ramuliflora

What is the common name of Symplocos ramuliflora?

Ramuliflora Symplocos

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos ramuliflora?

It is found in tropical deciduous forests of Mexico

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