Symplocos polyandra

Symplocos polyandra is a tree in the family Symplocaceae, native to maritime Southeast Asia. The specific epithet polyandra refers to the species' many stamens.^[2]

Symplocos polyandra
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Symplocaceae
Genus:	Symplocos
Species:	S. polyandra
Binomial name
Symplocos polyandra (Blanco) Brand[1]
Synonyms[1]
Symplocos superba Brand

Description

Symplocos polyandra grows up to 32 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). The bark is cracked or fissured. The leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate or obovate and measure up to 23 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences feature spikes of many cream to white flowers. The fruits are violet when ripe.^[2] The wood, of moderate weight, is used in local construction.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Symplocos polyandra is native to Borneo, the Philippines and Sulawesi.^[1] Its habitat is kerangas and other lowland forests, at elevations to 170 m (600 ft).^[2]