Description
Symplocos weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Symplocos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It is a shade tolerant species.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Symplocos weberbaueri are white, star-shaped, and have five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symplocos weberbaueri is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.
Where to Find Symplocos weberbaueri
Symplocos weberbaueri is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.