Strombosia
| Strombosia | |
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| Strombosia ceylanica | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Olacaceae |
| Genus: |
Strombosia Blume |
| Species | |
Strombosia is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae. It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae. The generic name is from the Greek strombos, meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit.
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.
Distribution and habitat
Strombosia species are distributed mostly in tropical Africa, with others in tropical Asia. Their habitat is typically lowland forests.
Species
As of September 2021, Plants of the World Online recognised 11 species:
- 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.