| Strombosia | |
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| Strombosia ceylanica | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Olacaceae |
| Genus: | Strombosia Blume |
| Species | |
Strombosia is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae. It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae. The generic name is from the Greek strombos, meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit.
Description
Strombosia species grow as shrubs or trees. The flowers are bisexual with 5 petals. The fruits are drupes (pitted) with a thin, fleshy pericarp.
Distribution and habitat
Strombosia species are distributed mostly in tropical Africa, with others in tropical Asia. Their habitat is typically lowland forests.
Species
As of September 2021, Plants of the World Online recognised 11 species:
- Strombosia ceylanica Gardner
- Strombosia fleuryana Breteler
- Strombosia gossweileri S.Moore
- Strombosia grandifolia Hook.f. ex Benth.
- Strombosia nana Kosterm.
- Strombosia javanica Blume
- Strombosia nigropunctata Louis & J.Léonard
- Strombosia philippinensis S.Vidal
- Strombosia pustulata Oliv.
- Strombosia scheffleri Engl.
- Strombosia zenkeri Engl.
References
- ^ "Strombosia Blume". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "Genus: Strombosia Blume". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ Tipot, Lesmy (1995). "Strombosia Blume" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 282, 283–285. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
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