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Pterocarpus indicus (Variegated)
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
It is a cultivated variety of Pterocarpus indicus . The cream-green mottled patterns on the leaves make this tree a highly ornamental cultivar.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded, Weeping / Pendulous |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tree with spreading dome-shaped crown and pendulous arching branches. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are compound and consist of many leaflets which have an attractive cream-green mottled pattern. |
| Cultivation | Like Pterocarpus indicus, prone to being attacked by leafminer caterpillars of a small moth (Neolithocolletis pentadesma), which cause unsightly leaves and even complete defoliation during serious infestation. The infestation can be controlled using systemic soil drench or trunk-injection pesticides. It may also be vulnerable to Fusarium Wilt caused by the Fusarium oxysporum fungus. |
| Etymology | The genus 'Pterocarpus' means 'winged seed' in Greek, a reference to the winged 1-seeded papery fruits produced by members of this genus. The species epithet 'indicus' means 'from India', but also liberally applied to plants originating from across the East Indies. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Suitable for Roadsides, Shade Providing Tree / Palm |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Weak Branches |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.0 (Tree - Dense Canopy) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Woody |
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| Stem Type & Modification | Woody |
| Root Type | Underground (Tap Root, Fibrous Root) |
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Others
| Master ID | 1801 |
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| Species ID | 3094 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
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