Symplocos polyandra is a tree in the family Symplocaceae, native to maritime Southeast Asia. The specific epithet polyandra refers to the species' many stamens.[2]
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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. polyandra
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| Binomial name | |
| Symplocos polyandra | |
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Description
editSymplocos polyandra grows up to 32 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). The bark is cracked or fissured. The leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate or obovate and measure up to 23 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences feature spikes of many cream to white flowers. The fruits are violet when ripe.[2] The wood, of moderate weight, is used in local construction.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editSymplocos polyandra is native to Borneo, the Philippines and Sulawesi.[1] Its habitat is kerangas and other lowland forests, at elevations to 170 m (600 ft).[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Symplocos polyandra". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ a b c 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. 425–427. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
- ^ Ken Fern. "Symplocos polyandra". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
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