See text Strombosia is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae.

[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 fruits are drupes (pitted) with a thin, fleshy pericarp.

[3] As of September 2021[update], Plants of the World Online recognised 11 species:[1]