Status:
valid
Authors:
Brand
Source:
ksu
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 242: 82 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491558
Common Names
- Trianae Symplocos
- Trianae Snowberry
- Trianae Waxflower
Description
Symplocos trianae (also called Triana's Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows up to 15 feet tall and has smooth, gray bark. It is found in moist woods, along streams, and in wetland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Symplocos trianae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symplocos trianae is a white, fragrant, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos trianae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. Rooting hormone can be applied to the cuttings to encourage root formation.
Where to Find Symplocos trianae
Symplocos trianae is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Symplocos trianae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos trianae?
Symplocos trianae
What are the common names of Symplocos trianae?
Indian Boxwood, Indian Sycamore, and Indian Wild Almond
What is the natural habitat of Symplocos trianae?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,