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Strombosia
Genus of plants From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Strombosia is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae.[1] It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae.[2] The generic name is from the Greek strombos, meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit.[3]
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Description
Strombosia species grow as shrubs or trees. The flowers are bisexual with 5 petals. The fruits are drupes (pitted) with a thin, fleshy pericarp.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Strombosia species are distributed mostly in tropical Africa, with others in tropical Asia. Their habitat is typically lowland forests.[3]
Species
As of September 2021[update], Plants of the World Online recognised 11 species:[1]
- Strombosia ceylanica Gardner
- Strombosia fleuryana Breteler
- Strombosia gossweileri S.Moore
- Strombosia grandifolia Hook.f. ex Benth.
- Strombosia nana Kosterm.
- Strombosia javanica Blume
- Strombosia nigropunctata Louis & J.Léonard
- Strombosia philippinensis S.Vidal
- Strombosia pustulata Oliv.
- Strombosia scheffleri Engl.
- Strombosia zenkeri Engl.
References
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