Symplocos ophirensis
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| Symplocos ophirensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Symplocaceae |
| Genus: | Symplocos |
| Species: | S. ophirensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Symplocos ophirensis | |
Symplocos ophirensis is a tree in the family Symplocaceae, native to tropical Asia. It is named for Mount Ophir (now Mount Ledang) in Peninsular Malaysia.[3]
Symplocos ophirensis grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 33 cm (13 in). The smooth bark may be grey or brown. The leaves, of varying shapes, measure up to 18 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences feature racemes or spikes, each of up to ten yellow to white flowers.[3]
