Symplocos ophirensis

Symplocos ophirensis is a tree in the family Symplocaceae, native to tropical Asia. It is named for Mount Ophir (now Mount Ledang) in Peninsular Malaysia.[3]

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

Description

Symplocos ophirensis grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 33 cm (13 in). The smooth bark may be grey or brown. The leaves, of varying shapes, measure up to 18 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences feature racemes or spikes, each of up to ten yellow to white flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Symplocos ophirensis is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, the Philippines and Sulawesi. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest and montane forest (including kerangas), at elevations to 1,700 m (5,600 ft), generally above 1,200 m (4,000 ft).[3]

Infraspecifics

A number of subspecies and varieties of Symplocos ophirensis are recognised:[2]

  • Symplocos ophirensis subsp. cumingiana (Brand) Noot.
  • Symplocos ophirensis var. densireticulata Noot.
  • Symplocos ophirensis var. kaliensis B.C.Stone
  • Symplocos ophirensis var. lingaensis Noot.
  • Symplocos ophirensis subsp. ophirensis
  • Symplocos ophirensis var. pachyphylla (Merr.) Noot.
  • Symplocos ophirensis subsp. perakensis (King & Gamble) Noot.
  • Symplocos ophirensis var. sumatrana Noot.

References
  1. IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group & Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2019). "Symplocos ophirensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T156208340A156221209. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  2. "Symplocos ophirensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 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. 422–424. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.


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