Symplocos borneensis
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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. borneensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Symplocos borneensis | |
Symplocos borneensis is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet borneensis refers to the species' presence on the island.[2]
Description
[edit]Symplocos borneensis has straight, grooved twigs. The leaves are elliptic and measure up to 8 centimetres (3 in) long. The inflorescences feature racemes bearing at least seven flowers.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Symplocos borneensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland dipterocarp forests.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Symplocos borneensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ 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. 399–400. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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