Symphyodon leiocarpus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiocarpus
ID:
1215395
Status:
valid
Authors:
H. Akiyama & H. Tsubota
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 60: 93 2009
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214733
Common Names
- Leiocarpus Symphyodon
- Symphyodon
- Symphyodon leiocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symphyodon leiocarpus (also called Cipó-de-preguiça, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to Brazil and Colombia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a woody vine with pinnate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyodon leiocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in the aquarium trade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, with 4-5 petals. Seed: small, dark brown, oval shape. Seedlings: short, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Symphyodon leiocarpus can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm and humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Symphyodon leiocarpus
Symphyodon leiocarpus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
Species in the Symphyodon genus
Symphyodon gollanioides, Symphyodon angustus, Symphyodon asper, Symphyodon complanatus, Symphyodon copelandii, Symphyodon echinatus, Symphyodon erinaceus, Symphyodon erraticus, Symphyodon oblongifolius, Symphyodon perrottetii, Symphyodon scabrisetus, Symphyodon weymouthioides, Symphyodon yuennanensis, Symphyodon pygmaeus, Symphyodon scaber, Symphyodon imbricatifolius, Symphyodon leiocarpus, Symphyodon merrillii, Symphyodon chrysobasilaris, Symphyodon longispinosus, Symphyodon ovalifolius, Symphyodon recurvomarginatus, Symphyodon rheophilus,
Species in the Symphyodontaceae family
Bryocrumia vivicolor, Bryocrumia malabarica, Bryocrumia torrentium, Phyllodon bilobatus, Phyllodon choiropyxis, Phyllodon glossoides, Phyllodon truncatulus, Phyllodon truncatus, Phyllodon lingulatus, Phyllodon scutellifolius, Phyllodon abruptus, Phyllodon perplanicaulis, Phyllodon subretusus, Phyllodon cocoensis, Phyllodon laevifolius, Phyllodon similans, Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa, Chaetomitrium spuriosubtile, Chaetomitrium sikkimense, Chaetomitrium acanthocarpum, Chaetomitrium aneitense, Chaetomitrium auriculatum, Chaetomitrium beccarii, Chaetomitrium borbonicum, Chaetomitrium borneense, Chaetomitrium brassii, Chaetomitrium callichrous, Chaetomitrium ciliatum, Chaetomitrium comorense, Chaetomitrium confertum, Chaetomitrium ctenidioides, Chaetomitrium densum, Chaetomitrium depressum, Chaetomitrium dusenii, Chaetomitrium elegans, Chaetomitrium elongatum, Chaetomitrium elmeri, Chaetomitrium entodontoides, Chaetomitrium fimbriatum, Chaetomitrium frondosum, Chaetomitrium horridulum, Chaetomitrium laevifolium, Chaetomitrium laevisetum, Chaetomitrium lanceolatum, Chaetomitrium lancifolium, Chaetomitrium lauterbachii, Chaetomitrium leptopoma, Chaetomitrium macrohystrix, Chaetomitrium nanohystrix, Chaetomitrium nervosum,
References
Tomonobu Tsubota: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsubota' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35218219: Based on data supplied by Bryonames