Strombosia
| 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[1][2] |
| Species | |
Strombosia is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae.[1] It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae.[2] The generic name is from the Greek strombos, meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit.[3]
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.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Strombosia species are distributed mostly in tropical Africa, with others in tropical Asia. Their habitat is typically lowland forests.[3]
Species
As of September 2021, Plants of the World Online recognised 11 species:[1]
- 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
- ^ a b c "Strombosia Blume". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ a b "Genus: Strombosia Blume". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ a b c 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.