Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tanakae
ID:
491762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matsum.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 15: 79 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491094

Common Names

  • Tanaka Symplocos
  • Tanaka's Symplocos
  • Tanaka Symplocos

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Synonyms

  • Bobua tanakae (Matsumura) Masam. [unknown]
  • Dicalix tanakae (Matsumura) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Symplocos tanakae (also called Tanaka's sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to Japan and is found in moist, evergreen forests. It has white to pink flowers and its leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos tanakae 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 tanakae 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 tanakae 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 tanakae

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

Symplocos tanakae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos tanakae?

Symplocos tanakae

What is the family of Symplocos tanakae?

Symplocaceae

What is the common name of Symplocos tanakae?

Tanaka's 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,