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Saraca declinata (Jack) Miq.
Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
Synonyms: | Saraca palembanica, Saraca elegans, Saraca triandra, Saraca macroptera, Jonesia declinata, Saraca indica, Saraca cauliflora |
Common Name: | Red Saraca, Kahuruan, Bakis |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar; Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei |
Description and Ethnobotany
Others - Plant Morphology | Growth Form: Evergreen shrub or tree. Habitat: Occurs in primary and secondary rainforests at low altitude (0 - 900 m). Often found near small streams. Trunk: Short trunk has greyish, furrowed bark with reddish orange inner bark. Bark is covered in numerous circular lenticels (corky structures that allow oxygen to pass into the trunk). Foliage: Spirally arranged, drooping leaves are pinnately compound. Oblong leaflets have acute apex and base with entire leaf margin. Flowers: Flowers have 4 roundish petals and long stamens. Flowers are arranged in inflorescences known as corymbs or panicles. Fruits: Dry, dehiscent fruits are flattened woody pods. Pods are initially bright reddish pink, but turn a dark reddish purple. Landscaping: This species is planted as an ornamental shrub or tree for its large, dense clusters of fragrant flowers. Cultivation: This species will grow best in fertile, well-drained soils that are kept moist. Propagation: Propagate by seed, stem cuttings and marcotting. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bee-Attracting |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) Remarks | Purplish-Red, Pink, Light Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Pink, Red |
Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
Mature Fruit Colour(s) - Angiosperms and Gymnosperms | Purple |
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Master ID | 1819 |
Species ID | 3112 |
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