Symplocos tricoccata
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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. tricoccata
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| Binomial name | |
| Symplocos tricoccata | |
Symplocos tricoccata is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet tricoccata means "three-celled fruit".[2]
Description[edit]
Symplocos tricoccata grows as a shrub or small tree up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall, with a stem diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). The bark is smooth. The leathery leaves are ovate to elliptic and measure up to 29 cm (11 in) long. The inflorescences bear up to eight purple becoming white flowers. The ovoid fruits begin white, turning purple or blue when ripe.[2] The wood is hard and locally used to make handles for knives.[3]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
Symplocos tricoccata is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is forests to elevations of 2,300 m (7,500 ft), sometimes by streams.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Symplocos tricoccata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Pearce, K. G. (2004). "Symplocos Jacq.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 429–430. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
- ^ Ken Fern. "Symplocos tricoccata". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
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