Symplocos polyandra

Symplocos polyandra is a tree in the family Symplocaceae, native to maritime Southeast Asia. The specific epithet polyandra refers to the species' many stamens.

Description

Symplocos polyandra grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. The bark is cracked or fissured. The leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate or obovate and measure up to long. The inflorescences feature spikes of many cream to white flowers. The fruits are violet when ripe. The wood, of moderate weight, is used in local construction.

Distribution and habitat

Symplocos polyandra is native to Borneo, the Philippines and Sulawesi. Its habitat is kerangas and other lowland forests, at elevations to.