Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Ståhl
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Candollea 51: 332 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491159
Common Names
- Rhomboidea
- Indian Locus
- Kokum
Description
Symplocos rhomboidea (also called Rhomboid 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 rhomboidea 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
Symplocos rhomboidea has small white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos rhomboidea 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 rhomboidea
Symplocos rhomboidea is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Symplocos rhomboidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos rhomboidea?
Symplocos rhomboidea
What is the family of Symplocos rhomboidea?
Symplocaceae
What is the common name of Symplocos rhomboidea?
Rhomboidea Symplocos
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,