Symplocos laeteviridis is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to tropical Asia. The specific epithet laeteviridis means 'bright green' and refers to the leaves.[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. laeteviridis
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| Binomial name | |
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Description
editSymplocos laeteviridis grows as a shrub or tree up to 23 metres (75 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The smooth bark may be green, grey or brown. The leaves, of varying shapes, measure up to 13.5 cm (5 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editSymplocos laeteviridis is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo and Sulawesi. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest and montane forest (including kerangas), at elevations to 2,900 m (9,500 ft), generally above 600 m (2,000 ft).[3]
Varieties
editNumerous varieties of Symplocos laeteviridis are recognised:[2][3]
- Symplocos laeteviridis var. alabensis K.G.Pearce – Sabah
- Symplocos laeteviridis var. alternifolia Noot. – Sabah
- Symplocos laeteviridis var. basirotunda Noot. – Borneo
- Symplocos laeteviridis var. kinabaluensis (Heine) Noot. – Mount Kinabalu (Sabah)
- Symplocos laeteviridis var. laeteviridis – Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi
- Symplocos laeteviridis var. mjoebergii (Merr.) Noot. – Borneo
- Symplocos laeteviridis var. pauciflora Noot. – Borneo
- Symplocos laeteviridis var. velutinosa Noot. – Sabah, Sarawak
References
edit- ^ Oldfield, S. (2021). "Symplocos laeteviridis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T175815538A182918618. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Symplocos laeteviridis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ a b c d 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. 417–420. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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