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Polyalthia stenopetala (Hook.f. & Thomson) Finet & Gagnep.
| Family Name: | Annonaceae |
| Synonyms: | Desmos stenopetalus (Hook.f. & Thomson) Saff. |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 10 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large shrub or small tree. |
|---|---|
| Flowers | Pink flowers with narrow linear petals hang down from branches (cauliflorous). |
| Fruit | Glossy, deep red fruits are 1-seeded, flattened and squarish. They turn black at maturity. |
| Habitat | Occurs in lowland forests. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Red |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Raised / Sunken Veins |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Cauliflorous |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Black, Red |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
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Others
| Master ID | 1790 |
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| Species ID | 3083 |
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