Symplocos colombonensis

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Symplocos colombonensis

Description

Small tree to 10 m. Leaves alternate, sparsely appressedly pilose beneath, especially on the margin, ovate, with cuneate to rounded base often revolute margin and acuminate apex, 4-9 by 1½-3⅓ cm; Stamens c. 90 or more. Ovary appressedly brown-pilose, ½-2 mm high; Fruit (obliquely) ovoid to ellipsoid, 10-14 by 6 mm; Seed not seen, but embryo probably straight.

Distribution

Asia-Tropical: Borneo present, Mt Kinabalu present
Malesia: Borneo (Mt Kinabalu).

Notes

Resembles S. zizyphoides, but a tree with less zigzag twigs, larger leaves with longer acuminate apex, and with calyx lobes longer in proportion to the tube.