Symplocos buxifolia

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Symplocos buxifolia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Symplocaceae
Genus: Symplocos
Species:
S. buxifolia
Binomial name
Symplocos buxifolia

Symplocos buxifolia is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet buxifolia refers to the leaves' resemblance to those of species in the genus Buxus . [3]

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Description

Symplocos buxifolia grows as a shrub or tree up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall. The straight twigs become cracked with age. The leathery leaves are elliptic to obovate and measure up to 4.5 cm (2 in) long. The inflorescences, sometimes featuring racemes, bear white to yellow flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Symplocos buxifolia is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Mount Kinabalu in Sabah. Its habitat is montane forests, at elevations of 2,400–4,000 m (8,000–13,000 ft). [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Tsen, S.; Matusin, D.; Khoo, E.; Maryani, A.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J. & Pereira, J.T. (2021). "Symplocos buxifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T162031098A162033959. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  2. ↑ "Symplocos buxifolia". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. 1 2 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. p. 400. ISBN   983-2181-59-3.


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