Strombosia ceylanica
Species of tree
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Strombosia ceylanica is a tree in the family Olacaceae. The specific epithet ceylanica is from the Latin meaning "of Ceylon".[2]
| Strombosia ceylanica | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Olacaceae |
| Genus: | Strombosia |
| Species: | S. ceylanica |
| Binomial name | |
| Strombosia ceylanica | |
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Description
Strombosia ceylanica grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (24 in). The bark is grey to brown. The flowers are greenish white. The roundish fruits are pink to purple and measure up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter. The wood is used in house construction.[2]