Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)), Shrub |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | India, S. China, Malesia to New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Shrub to small tree, to 12m tall |
|---|---|
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: In Malaysia, the leaves and seeds are crushed, and used to stupefy fish, making them easy to catch. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | General |
|---|---|
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Poor Infertile Soils, Easy to Grow |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Orange |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 1539 |
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| Species ID | 2832 |
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