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Sindora wallichii Benth.
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Sindora intermedia (Baker) Prain, Sindora wallichiana Prain, Sindora wallichii Baker var. intermedia |
| Common Name: | Sepetir, Sepetir Daun Tebal, Anggi, Marijang, Sanit-sanit, Simapar, Sindur, Tampar Hantu, 瓦氏油楠， 樟宜树 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Big (>30m)) |
| Maximum Height | 50 m |
| Tree or Palm – Trunk Diameter | 192 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo |
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large tree to 50m tall, and to 192cm dbh (diameter at breast height) |
| Foliage | Leaves alternate, compound, with up to 4 pairs of leaflets per leaf. Upper surface of leaves mid green, somewhat glossy. Under surface of leaves dull light green, hairy; mid rib raised, yellowish-green. |
| Flowers | Flowers yellowish-brown, to 1.5cm across, on terminal panicles. |
| Fruits | Pods disc like, spiny, to 5cm in length. Seeds dark reddish brown - lack, to 1cm wide, attached to a fleshy aril to 2cm in length. |
| Habitat | In lowland Dipterocarp forests up to 200m asl |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Timber & Products ( Wood is used to make furniture. It is also used in construction.) Cultural / Religious ( Heritage Tree : There is currently one individual of Sindora wallichii listed as a Heritage Tree in Singapore. It can be found at Changi. To find out more about these trees, please visit the Heritage Tree Register. ) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.0 (Tree - Dense Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Yellow / Golden |
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| Master ID | 1837 |
| Species ID | 3130 |
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