Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
riangensis
ID:
491829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Noot.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Blumea 30: 74 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491161

Common Names

  • Riangensis
  • Indian Locus
  • Kokum

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Description

Symplocos riangensis (also called Riang 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 riangensis 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 riangensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos riangensis 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 riangensis

Symplocos riangensis is found in India and Bhutan.

Symplocos riangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos riangensis?

Symplocos riangensis

What is the family of Symplocos riangensis?

Symplocaceae

What is the common name of Symplocos riangensis?

Riangensis 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,