Strombosia ceylanica
Strombosia ceylanica Gardner
Strombosia ceylanica is a species in the genus Strombosia, belonging to the family Olacaceae. It was first described in 1846 by Gardner. The species name ceylanica is derived from the Latin word for Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka.
Description
Strombosia ceylanica is a tree species found in several regions of South and Southeast Asia. Its distribution includes Borneo, India, Java, Malaya, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, and Thailand. The plant is part of the Olacaceae family, a group of flowering plants. The specific epithet ceylanica refers to its historical association with Ceylon, a former name for Sri Lanka. This species is recognized in botanical records as part of the genus Strombosia, which consists of various tropical tree species.
Distribution
Borneo · India · Jawa · Malaya · Sri Lanka · Sumatera · Thailand
Synonyms
Lasianthera membranaceaSphaerocarya leprosaStemonurus membranaceusLavallea ceylanica