Status:
valid
Authors:
Noot.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Leiden Bot. Ser. 1: 287 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491520
Common Names
- Trichomarginalis Symplocos
- Trichomarginalis Snowberry
- Trichomarginalis Waxflower
Description
Symplocos trichomarginalis (also called Hairy-margined 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 trichomarginalis 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 trichomarginalis is pink and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos trichomarginalis 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 trichomarginalis
Symplocos trichomarginalis is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.
Symplocos trichomarginalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos trichomarginalis?
Symplocos trichomarginalis
What are the common names of Symplocos trichomarginalis?
Indian Boxwood, Indian Sycamore, and Indian Wild Almond
What is the natural habitat of Symplocos trichomarginalis?
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,