StrombosiaStrombosia is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae. It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae. The generic name is from the Greek strombos, meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit.DescriptionStrombosia species grow as shrubs or trees. The flowers are bisexual with 5 petals. The fruits are drupes with a thin, fleshy pericarp.Distribution and habitatStrombosia species are distributed mostly in tropical Africa, with others in tropical Asia. Their habitat is typically lowland forests.Species, Plants of [the World Online] recognised 11 species: Strombosia ceylanica Strombosia fleuryana Strombosia gossweileri Strombosia grandifolia Strombosia nana Strombosia javanica Strombosia nigropunctata Strombosia philippinensis Strombosia pustulata Strombosia scheffleri ''Strombosia zenkeri''