Strombosia is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae.[1] It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae.[2] The generic name is from the Greek strombos, meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit.[3]
Strombosia species grow as shrubs or trees. The flowers are bisexual with 5 petals. The fruits are drupes (pitted) with a thin, fleshy pericarp.[3]
Strombosia species are distributed mostly in tropical Africa, with others in tropical Asia. Their habitat is typically lowland forests.[3]
As of September 2021, Plants of the World Online recognised 11 species:[1]
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.
