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Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser
| Family Name: | Rubiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Nauclea megaphylla, Anthocephalus cadambam, Neonauclea megaphylla, Anthocephalus morindifolius, Samama cadamba, Sarcocephalus cadamba, Nauclea cadamba |
| Common Name: | Common Bur-flower Tree, Kaddam, Leichhardt Pine, Kelempayan, Kelampai, Laran |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Big (>30m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
| Maximum Height | 30 m to 45 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Southern China, Indochina, Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Monsoon Forest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Herb and Spice) Others: Medicinal: Stem bark antiseptic and astringent, used to relieve coughs; also used in folk medicine to treat anemia, uterine problems and to improve semen quality. Bark extracts also known to have diuretic and laxative properties. Leaves reportedly have liver-protective properties. Wood: Used for low-grade timber and making paper. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) (Day) |
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| Landscape Uses | General |
| Thematic Landscaping | Butterfly Garden, Naturalistic Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Caterpillar Food Plant |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic (Water), Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Raised / Sunken Veins |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Lanceolate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Typical Foliar Area | Mesophyll ( 45cm2 - 182.25 cm2 ) |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Woody |
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| Bark Colour(s) | Grey |
| Mature Bark Texture | Fissured, Scaly |
| Stem Type & Modification | Woody |
| Root Type | Underground (Tap Root, Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Size - Remarks | 50-55cm globular inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Head / Capitulum |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange |
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| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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Others
| Master ID | 1748 |
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| Species ID | 3041 |
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