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Ochna integerrima (Lour.) Merr.
| Family Name: | Ochnaceae |
| Common Name: | Mickey Mouse Plant, Bird's Eye Bush, 金莲木 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub, Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South East Asia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A shrub or small tree grows up to 12 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are arranged alternately, elliptical to oblong. |
| Flowers | Flowers are yellow, measuring about 3 cm in diameter. |
| Fruit | Fruits grow about 1 cm long, black when ripe. |
| Habitat | In deciduous forests up to 1400 m altitude. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Medicinal: The root can be used in treatment for lymphatic disorders. Cut - Dried Flower: The cut flowers are widely used for decoration during New Year festivities. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Fruits |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Suitable for Bonsai |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting, Butterfly-Attracting |
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| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
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 |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Black |
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Others
| Master ID | 29092 |
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| Species ID | 3405 |
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