Symplocos schiedeana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schiedeana
ID:
491752
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 8: 527 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491084
Common Names
- Schiede's Symplocos
- Schiede Symplocos
- Schiede's Symplocos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Eugenioides schiedeanum Kuntze [unknown]
- Symplocos johnsonii Standl. [unknown]
Description
Symplocos schiedeana (also called Schiede's Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical forests and along streams. It has white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos schiedeana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or as a decorative plant in pots. It is also known for its ability to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symplocos schiedeana is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Symplocos schiedeana is a small, evergreen tree that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Symplocos schiedeana
Symplocos schiedeana is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Symplocos schiedeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos schiedeana?
Symplocos schiedeana
What is the common name of Symplocos schiedeana?
Schiede's Symplocos
What is the natural habitat of Symplocos schiedeana?
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
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:827293-1: Based on the initial data import