Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
yapacanensis
ID:
492213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 10: 242 (1975 publ. 1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491545

Common Names

  • Yapacanensis Symplocos
  • Yapacanensis Snowberry
  • Yapacanensis Waxflower

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Description

Symplocos yapacanensis (also called Yapacan 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 yapacanensis 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 yapacanensis is a white, fragrant, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos yapacanensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Symplocos yapacanensis

Symplocos yapacanensis is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Symplocos yapacanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos yapacanensis?

Symplocos yapacanensis

What are the common names of Symplocos yapacanensis?

Indian Boxwood, Indian Sycamore, and Indian Wild Almond

What is the natural habitat of Symplocos yapacanensis?

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,

References

IPNI record: 247733-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001351385
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2579495: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Originally associated with wfo-0001351385