Symplocos zizyphoides is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet zizyphoides refers to the species' resemblance to those in the genus Ziziphus.[3]
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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. zizyphoides
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Description edit
Symplocos zizyphoides grows as a shrub or tree up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall. The brown twigs have a zig-zag shape. The leathery leaves are ovate and measure up to 5.5 cm (2 in) long. The inflorescences feature racemes of up to four white flowers, or flowers may be solitary.[3]
Distribution and habitat edit
Symplocos zizyphoides is endemic to Borneo, where it is known mainly from Mount Kinabalu in Sabah. Its habitat is montane forests, at elevations of 1,500–3,700 m (5,000–12,000 ft).[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Tsen, S.; Matusin, D.; Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Maryani, A.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J. & Pereira, J.T. (2021). "Symplocos zizyphoides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T162031453A162033974. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Symplocos zizyphoides". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ a b 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. 430–431. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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