Symplocos cerasifolia

Symplocos cerasifolia is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet cerasifolia refers to the leaves' resemblance to those of a cherry tree (Latin: cerasus).[3]

Symplocos cerasifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Symplocaceae
Genus: Symplocos
Species:
S. cerasifolia
Binomial name
Symplocos cerasifolia

Description

Symplocos cerasifolia grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 21 cm (8 in). The smooth bark is brown or grey. The leaves are obovate to elliptic and measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long, occasionally 22 cm (9 in). The inflorescences bear 10, sometimes 15, white flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Symplocos cerasifolia is native to Southeast Asia: to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo and New Guinea.[2] Its habitat is in kerangas, dipterocarp and montane forests, at elevations to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[1][3]

References

  1. Oldfield, S. (2021). "Symplocos cerasifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T175815587A182310283. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  2. "Symplocos cerasifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  3. Pearce, K. G. (2004). "Symplocos Jacq.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 402, 404. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.


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