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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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Symplocaceae |
| Genus: | Symplocos |
| Species: | S. buxifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Symplocos buxifolia | |
Description
editSymplocos 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
editSymplocos 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]
References
edit- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Symplocos buxifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b 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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