Strombosia
Strombosia 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.
Description
Strombosia species grow as shrubs or trees. The flowers are bisexual with 5 petals. The fruits are drupes with a thin, fleshy pericarp.Distribution and habitat
Strombosia 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''