- Source: 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.
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.
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).
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Symplocos buxifolia
- List of Symplocos species
- Symplocos buxifolioides
- List of Nature Conservation Act vulnerable flora of Queensland
- List of endemic and threatened plants of India
- List of IUCN Red List Vulnerable plants
- Rare, endangered and threatened plants of Kerala
- List of Australian plant species authored by Ferdinand von Mueller
- List of basal asterid families
- List of data deficient plants
