Symplococarpon flavifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavifolium
ID:
1142867
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
tro
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 69: 393 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142205
Common Names
- Symplococarpon flavifolium
- Yellow-Leaf Symplococarpon
- Symplococarpon flavifolium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symplococarpon flavifolium (also called Yellow-leaved Symplococarpon, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has opposite, simple leaves with yellow veins and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical dry forests and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Symplococarpon flavifolium is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symplococarpon flavifolium is white or yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Symplococarpon flavifolium can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Symplococarpon flavifolium
Symplococarpon flavifolium is native to China and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
Species in the Symplococarpon genus
Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family
Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-31600339: Based on the initial data import
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.