Symplocos sumuntia

Physical Characteristics

Symplocos sumuntia is an evergreen Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from February to October, and the seeds ripen from June to December. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Leaves - cooked. A sweetish/sour taste[178]. The leaves are also used as a food colouring and a flavouring[177]. Seed[178]. No more details are given.

Medicinal Uses

Dysentery The leaves are used in the treatment of dysentery[218].

Known Hazards

None known