Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
ksu
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 158 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491507
Common Names
- Symplocos vidalii
- Vidalii Symplocos
- Vidalii's Symplocos
Synonyms
- Symplocos cagayanensis Brand [unknown]
Description
Symplocos vidalii (also called Vidal's 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 vidalii 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 vidalii is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos vidalii 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 vidalii
Symplocos vidalii is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.
Symplocos vidalii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symplocos vidalii?
Symplocos vidalii
What are the common names of Symplocos vidalii?
Indian Boxwood, Indian Sycamore, and Indian Wild Almond
What is the natural habitat of Symplocos vidalii?
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,