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
Strombosia ceylanica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Santalales
Family: Olacaceae
Genus: Strombosia
Blume[1][2]
Species

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Description

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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

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Strombosia species are distributed mostly in tropical Africa, with others in tropical Asia. Their habitat is typically lowland forests.[3]

Species

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As of September 2021, Plants of the World Online recognised 11 species:[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Strombosia Blume". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
  2. ^ a b "Genus: Strombosia Blume". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  3. ^ a b c Tipot, Lesmy (1995). "Strombosia Blume" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 282, 283–285. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 15 July 2014.