Strombosia | |
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Strombosia ceylanica | |
Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Santalales |
Family: | Olacaceae |
Genus: |
Strombosia Blume [1] [2] |
Species | |
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]
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]
Strombosia species are distributed mostly in tropical Africa, with others in tropical Asia. Their habitat is typically lowland forests. [3]
As of September 2021 [update], Plants of the World Online recognised 11 species: [1]
Strombosia | |
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Strombosia ceylanica | |
Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Santalales |
Family: | Olacaceae |
Genus: |
Strombosia Blume [1] [2] |
Species | |
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]
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]
Strombosia species are distributed mostly in tropical Africa, with others in tropical Asia. Their habitat is typically lowland forests. [3]
As of September 2021 [update], Plants of the World Online recognised 11 species: [1]