| Symplocos colombonensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Symplocaceae |
| Genus: | Symplocos |
| Species: | S. colombonensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Symplocos colombonensis Noot. | |
Symplocos colombonensis is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the Colombon River in Sabah.
Description
Symplocos colombonensis grows as a shrub or tree up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall. The brown twigs have a zig-zag shape. The leaves are ovate and measure up to 9 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences feature racemes of three flowers.
Distribution and habitat
Symplocos colombonensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Mount Kinabalu in Sabah. Its habitat is montane forests, at elevations of 2,100–3,100 m (7,000–10,000 ft).
References
- "Symplocos colombonensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 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. pp. 406–407. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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