Symplocos deflexa
Symplocos deflexa is a tree in the family Symplocaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet deflexa means "drooping" and refers to the orientation of the infructescence.[3]
| Symplocos deflexa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Symplocaceae |
| Genus: | Symplocos |
| Species: | S. deflexa |
| Binomial name | |
| Symplocos deflexa | |
Description
Symplocos deflexa grows up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall, with a stem diameter of up to 8 cm (3 in). The papery leaves are elliptic and measure up to 5 cm (2 in) long. The inflorescences feature racemes, each of up to six fragrant flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Symplocos deflexa is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to areas of Ranau District in Sabah, including Mount Kinabalu and Tenompok Forest Reserve. Its habitat is montane forests, at elevations of 2,300–3,400 m (7,500–11,200 ft).[1]
References
- Tsen, S.; Matusin, D.; Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Maryani, A.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J. & Pereira, J.T. (2021). "Symplocos deflexa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T162031393A162033969. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- "Symplocos deflexa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- 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. p. 411. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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