Symplocos odoratissima var. wenzelii

Primary tabs

Symplocos odoratissima var. wenzelii

Description

Tree up to 26 m, 50 cm Ø. Leaves mostly densely pubescent, 15-27 by 12-20 cm;

Distribution

Asia-Tropical: Borneo present (Kalimantan present, Sarawak present); Philippines (Philippines present), Leyte present
Malesia: Borneo (Sarawak and Kalimantan), Philippines (Leyte, once).

Notes

Size and shape of leaves are very variable in S. odoratissima; var. wenzelii possesses the larger and most hairy leaves. The flowers are exactly matching those of var. odoratissima and with collections without fruit it is not always possible to decide to which variety they belong.

Citation

Merr. 1923 – In: En. Philip.: 302