Symplocos anomala is a plant in the family Symplocaceae.

Symplocos anomala
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Symplocaceae
Genus: Symplocos
Species:
S. anomala
Binomial name
Symplocos anomala
Synonyms[2]
List
  • Bobua anomala (Brand) Migo
  • Bobua doii (Hayata) Kaneh. & Sasaki
  • Bobua morrisonicola (Hayata) Kaneh. & Sasaki
  • Bobua okinawensis (Matsum.) Nemoto
  • Dicalix anomalus (Brand) H.Migo
  • Dicalix fusonii (Merr.) H.Migo
  • Symplocos alata Brand
  • Symplocos argentea Brand
  • Symplocos chevalieri Guillaumin
  • Symplocos concolor Brand
  • Symplocos dielsii H.Lév.
  • Symplocos doii Hayata
  • Symplocos esquirolii H.Lév.
  • Symplocos fusonii Merr.
  • Symplocos kiraishiensis Hayata
  • Symplocos morrisonicola Hayata
  • Symplocos nagensis C.E.C.Fisch.
  • Symplocos okinawensis Matsum.

Description edit

Symplocos anomala grows as a shrub or tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is grey or brown. Its flowers feature a white corolla. The fruit is purple to black when ripe.[3]

Distribution and habitat edit

Symplocos anomala is native to Japan, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Thailand, Borneo and Sumatra.[1] Its habitat is chiefly in montane forests from 900 metres (3,000 ft) to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) altitude.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Liu, B.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Symplocos anomala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T147477844A147637909. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T147477844A147637909.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Symplocos anomala". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Pearce, K. G. (September 2004). "Symplocos anomala Brand" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 398–399. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 22 August 2013.