- Source: Symplocos zizyphoides
Symplocos zizyphoides is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet zizyphoides refers to the species' resemblance to those in the genus Ziziphus.
Description
Symplocos zizyphoides grows as a shrub or tree up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall. The brown twigs have a zig-zag shape. The leathery leaves are ovate and measure up to 5.5 cm (2 in) long. The inflorescences feature racemes of up to four white flowers, or flowers may be solitary.
Distribution and habitat
Symplocos zizyphoides is endemic to Borneo, where it is known mainly from Mount Kinabalu in Sabah. Its habitat is montane forests, at elevations of 1,500–3,700 m (5,000–12,000 ft).
