Symplocos anomala

Symplocos anomala is a plant in the family Symplocaceae.

Symplocos anomala
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Symplocaceae
Genus: Symplocos
Species:
S. anomala
Binomial name
Symplocos anomala
Synonyms[2]

Description

Symplocos anomala grows as a shrub or tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is grey or brown. Its flowers feature a white corolla. The fruit is purple to black when ripe.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Symplocos anomala is native to Japan, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Thailand, Borneo and Sumatra.[1] Its habitat is chiefly in montane forests from 900 metres (3,000 ft) to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) altitude.[3]

References

  1. Liu, B.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Symplocos anomala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T147477844A147637909. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  2. "Symplocos anomala". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  3. Pearce, K. G. (September 2004). "Symplocos anomala Brand" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 398–399. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 22 August 2013.


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