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Dendrophyllanthus cuscutiflorus (S.Moore) R.W.Bouman
| Family Name: | Phyllanthaceae |
| Synonyms: | Phyllanthus cuscutiflorus S.Moore |
| Common Name: | Pink Phyllanthus |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub, Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 3 m to 4 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia (Queensland), Papua New Guinea |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A shrub or small tree which has branches and twigs of zig-zag form, growing upright. |
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| Foliage | Leaf blade ovate to elliptical shape, size about 13 x 6 cm, green, pale green on the under surface, newer foliage is pink to orange red. |
| Flowers | Small flowers drooping or dangling on thin pedicels, clusters, pink or white, pendant-shaped, borne along branches. |
| Fruit | Fruit measures about 4.5 mm wide. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) (Day), Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Hedge / Screening, Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Moist Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Pruning | Suggest to prune after flowering. |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose, Thin |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Orange, Pink, Red |
| Foliar Type | Compound (Bifoliate) |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate, Elliptical) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Woody |
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| Bark Colour(s) | Light brown. |
| Stem Type & Modification | Woody |
| Root Type | Underground (Tap Root, Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
References
| References | Bouman, R. et al. (2022). A revised phylogenetic classification of tribe Phyllantheae (Phyllanthaceae). Phytotaxa 540(1): 1–100. |
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Others
| Master ID | 1040 |
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| Species ID | 2333 |
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