Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 7 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Borneo, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small, shrubby tree up to 7 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Bright green leaves are oblong (elongated oval shape) to oblanceolate (round, wide tip narrowing at the base). The leaf edge is smooth to slightly toothed. |
| Stems | Slender, woody stems are up to 10 cm in diameter. |
| Flowers | Purplish pink, star-shaped flowers are arranged in large, branched clusters known as panicles. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits, Edible Leaves, Edible Flowers Food (Fruit or Vegetable) (Herb or Spice): Young shoots are eaten raw as a vegetable, while flowers and fruits are added to fish dishes as a seasoning. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped |
| Inflorescence Type | Panicle |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 29249 |
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| Species ID | 3558 |
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