Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 22: 314 (1976 publ. 1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914017
Common Names
- Samyda subintegra
- Subintegra Samyda
- Subintegra False Holly
Description
Samyda subintegra (also called Subintegral samyda, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit, with small, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Samyda subintegra is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as a source of timber and for its ornamental value in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Samyda subintegra is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Samyda subintegra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Samyda subintegra
Samyda subintegra can be found in Colombia.
Species in the Samyda genus
Samyda spinulosa,
Samyda glabrata,
Samyda macrantha,
Samyda campanulata,
Samyda cubensis,
Samyda subintegra,
Samyda ramosissima,
Samyda macrocarpa,
Samyda rubra,
Samyda dodecandra,
Samyda yucatanensis,
Samyda mexicana,
Samyda villosa,
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana,
Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,