Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree, Shrub |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern China to Northern Vietnam, Taiwan |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a small tree or shrub, up to 4 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are leathery, elliptic (7 – 28 cm long and 2 – 9 cm wide), glossy green with long leaf tip. Leaf margin is mildly wavy and curved slightly downwards (revolute). There are 8 – 10 pairs of lateral veins present on the leaf. Petiole is 0.5 – 1 cm long and stipular scar can be found on petiole. |
| Flowers | Flowers are round (about 4 cm diameter), white and fragrant. Each flower comprises of 3 outer tepals and 6 inner tepals in two whorls, enveloping stamens and ovary within. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Flowers Others: Essential oil can be extracted from the flowers for perfumery. Flowers are also used to make tea. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| 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 | 1714 |
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| Species ID | 3007 |
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