Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
1142171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 242: 71 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141509

Common Names

  • Slender-Leaved Symplocos
  • Slender Leaved Symplocos
  • Slender Leaved Snowbell

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Description

Symplocos tenuifolia (also called Slender Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has simple, opposite leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Symplocos tenuifolia are white, star-shaped, and have five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Symplocos tenuifolia: Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer, and should be rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Symplocos tenuifolia

Symplocos tenuifolia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.

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,

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