Symplocos colombonensis | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Symplocaceae |
Genus: | Symplocos |
Species: | S. colombonensis
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Binomial name | |
Symplocos colombonensis |
Symplocos colombonensis is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the Colombon River in Sabah. [2]
Symplocos colombonensis grows as a shrub or tree up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall. The brown twigs have a zig-zag shape. The leaves are ovate and measure up to 9 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences feature racemes of three flowers. [2]
Symplocos colombonensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Mount Kinabalu in Sabah. Its habitat is montane forests, at elevations of 2,100–3,100 m (7,000–10,000 ft). [2]