Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
trachycarpos
ID:
492155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 242: 81 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491487

Common Names

  • Trachycarpos Symplocos
  • Trachycarpos Snowberry
  • Trachycarpos Waxflower

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Synonyms

  • Symplocos hirtella Brand [unknown]

Description

Symplocos trachycarpos (also called Rough-barked Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It has white flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos trachycarpos is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symplocos trachycarpos is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos trachycarpos is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in moist soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Symplocos trachycarpos

Symplocos trachycarpos is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.

Symplocos trachycarpos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos trachycarpos?

Symplocos trachycarpos

What is the common name of Symplocos trachycarpos?

Trachycarpos

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos trachycarpos?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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,