Symplocos ophirensis explained

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.

Description

Symplocos ophirensis grows up to 30m (100feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . The smooth bark may be grey or brown. The leaves, of varying shapes, measure up to long. The inflorescences feature racemes or spikes, each of up to ten yellow to white flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Symplocos ophirensis is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, the Philippines and Sulawesi. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest and montane forest (including kerangas), at elevations to, generally above .

Infraspecifics

A number of subspecies and varieties of Symplocos ophirensis are recognised: