Symplocos rubiginosa is a tree in the family Symplocaceae, native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet rubiginosa means 'rust-coloured', referring to the indumentum.[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. rubiginosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Symplocos rubiginosa | |
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Description
editSymplocos rubiginosa grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The brown bark is smooth. The leaves are obovate to elliptic and measure up to 40 cm (16 in) long. The inflorescences feature spikes, each bearing up to ten white flowers. The ovoid fruits are blue when ripe.[2] The hard timber is locally used in house construction.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editSymplocos rubiginosa is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and Sumatra. Its habitat is kerangas, dipterocarp and montane forests, often by rivers, at elevations of 50–1,100 m (200–3,600 ft).[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Symplocos rubiginosa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 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. 426, 428–429. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
- ^ Ken Fern. "Symplocos rubiginosa". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
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