Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
491780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Brand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV, 242: 75 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491112

Common Names

  • Fragrant Symplocos
  • Sweet-scented Symplocos
  • Sweet-smelling Symplocos

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Description

Symplocos suaveolens (also called Sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos suaveolens 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 suaveolens 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 suaveolens is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Symplocos suaveolens

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

Symplocos suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos suaveolens?

Symplocos suaveolens

What is the family of Symplocos suaveolens?

Symplocaceae

What is the common name of Symplocos suaveolens?

Suaveolens 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,

References

Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248033-2: Based on the initial data import