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 (pitted) 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