Biology:Symplocos pendula

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Short description: Species of tree

Symplocos pendula
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Symplocaceae
Genus: Symplocos
Species:
S. pendula
Binomial name
Symplocos pendula
Wight

Symplocos pendula grows as a tree up to 24 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). Bark is dark brown. Its fragrant flowers feature a white, cream or pink corolla. Fruit is reddish green. Habitat is montane forests from 800 metres (2,600 ft) to 3,400 metres (11,200 ft) altitude. S. pendula is found in Japan , China , Taiwan, Burma, Indochina, Malaysia and Indonesia.[1]

References

  1. Pearce, K. G. (September 2004). "Symplocos pendula Wight". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 424–425. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 22 August 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15314974 entry