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Symplocos iliaspaiensis

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Symplocos iliaspaiensis is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for Ilias Paie, a plant collector at the Sarawak Herbarium.[3]

Description

Symplocos iliaspaiensis grows as a shrub or tree up to 13 metres (43 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The pale bark is smooth. The leaves are obovate, ovate or elliptic and measure up to 30.5 cm (12 in) long. The inflorescences bear yellow flowers.[3]

Varieties

Two varieties of Symplocos iliaspaiensis are recognised:[2][3]

  • Symplocos iliaspaiensis var. iliaspaiensisSarawak
  • Symplocos iliaspaiensis var. pedunculata K.G.PearceSabah, Brunei

Distribution and habitat

Symplocos iliaspaiensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, at elevations of 180–250 m (600–800 ft).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Oldfield, S. (2021). "Symplocos iliaspaiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T175807997A182420187. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Symplocos iliaspaiensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  3. ^ 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. 416–417. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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Symplocos iliaspaiensis: Brief Summary

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Symplocos iliaspaiensis is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for Ilias Paie, a plant collector at the Sarawak Herbarium.

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