Symplocos anomala

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Symplocos anomala
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Symplocaceae
Genus: Symplocos
Species:
S. anomala
Binomial name
Symplocos anomala
Synonyms [2]
List
  • Bobua anomala(Brand) Migo
  • Bobua doii(Hayata) Kaneh. & Sasaki
  • Bobua morrisonicola(Hayata) Kaneh. & Sasaki
  • Bobua okinawensis(Matsum.) Nemoto
  • Dicalix anomalus(Brand) H.Migo
  • Dicalix fusonii(Merr.) H.Migo
  • Symplocos alataBrand
  • Symplocos argenteaBrand
  • Symplocos chevalieriGuillaumin
  • Symplocos concolorBrand
  • Symplocos dielsiiH.Lév.
  • Symplocos doiiHayata
  • Symplocos esquiroliiH.Lév.
  • Symplocos fusoniiMerr.
  • Symplocos kiraishiensisHayata
  • Symplocos morrisonicolaHayata
  • Symplocos nagensisC.E.C.Fisch.
  • Symplocos okinawensisMatsum.

Symplocos anomala is a plant in the family Symplocaceae.

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Description

Symplocos anomala grows as a shrub or tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is grey or brown. Its flowers feature a white corolla. The fruit is purple to black when ripe. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Symplocos anomala is native to Japan, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Thailand, Borneo and Sumatra. [1] Its habitat is chiefly in montane forests from 900 metres (3,000 ft) to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) altitude. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Liu, B.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Symplocos anomala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T147477844A147637909. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T147477844A147637909.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Symplocos anomala". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 Pearce, K. G. (September 2004). "Symplocos anomala Brand" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 398–399. ISBN   983-2181-59-3 . Retrieved 22 August 2013.