Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Andaman Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cultural / Religious: Heritage Tree: There is currently one individual of Parishia insignis listed as Heritage Tree in Singapore. To find out more about this tree, please visit the Heritage Tree Register. |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Others
| Master ID | 29057 |
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| Species ID | 3377 |
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