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Butea monosperma
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Butea frondosa |
| Common Name: | Flame of the Forest, Bastard Teak, Palasa, Butea Gum Tree, 紫铆, 胶虫树 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 10 m to 20 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | India, Myanmar |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Herb or Spice) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
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Others
| Master ID | 1472 |
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| Species ID | 2765 |
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