Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
theifolia
ID:
1142351

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 145 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141689

Common Names

  • Symplocos theifolia
  • Thief Symplocos
  • Thief Sweetleaf

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Description

Symplocos theifolia (also called Thief-leaved Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and leaves that are usually 3-lobed. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and can be found in forests, thickets, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos theifolia is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Symplocos theifolia are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos theifolia can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Symplocos theifolia

Symplocos theifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of East Asia.

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,