Shrubby dillenia
Dillenia suffruticosa (Griff. ex Hook.f. & Thomson) Martelli
Dillenia suffruticosa is a species in the Dilleniaceae family, native to tropical South East Asia. It thrives in secondary forests and swampy areas. Known as simpoh air, simpor, or CB leaf, it is considered an invasive weed in Sri Lanka.
Description
Dillenia suffruticosa, commonly called shrubby dillenia, is a member of the Dilleniaceae family. It is found in regions such as India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, the Philippines, and the Seychelles. This species is typically found in secondary forests and swampy habitats. It is known by several local names, including simpoh air, simpor, and CB leaf. In Sri Lanka, it is recognized as an invasive species, affecting local ecosystems. The plant was first described in 1887 and is part of the genus Dillenia.
Other common names
Shrubby dillenia
Distribution
SC · LK · IN · Mare Aux Cochons · Morne Seychellois National Park · Hawaii · Borneo · Cambodia · India · Jamaica · Jawa · Malaya · Philippines · Seychelles · Sri Lanka · Sumatera · Trinidad-Tobago
Synonyms
Wormia burbidgeiWormia revolutaWormia subsessilisWormia suffruticosaDillenia burbidgeiDillenia suffruticosa var. borneensisWormia subsessilis var. borneensis
