Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
serrulata
ID:
491749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonpl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 1: 190 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491081

Common Names

  • Serrated Symplocos
  • Serrate Symplocos
  • Serrated Symplocos

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Synonyms

  • Praealstonia serrulata (Bonpl.) Miers [unknown]
  • Praealstonia rufescens (Bonpl.) Miers [unknown]
  • Praealstonia tomentosa (Bonpl.) Miers [unknown]
  • Symplocos rufescens Bonpl. [unknown]
  • Symplocos gibraltarica Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Eugenioides rufescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eugenioides serrulatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Symplocos bradei Brand ex Sleumer [unknown]
  • Symplocos irazuensis Cufod. [unknown]
  • Symplocos tomentosa Bonpl. [unknown]

Description

Symplocos serrulata (also called Saw-Leaf Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical forests and along streams. It has white flowers and small, serrated leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos serrulata 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 serrulata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos serrulata 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 serrulata

Symplocos serrulata is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Symplocos serrulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos serrulata?

Symplocos serrulata

What is the common name of Symplocos serrulata?

Indian Boxwood

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos serrulata?

It is found in moist deciduous forests of India

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