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Dimocarpus lichi Lour.
| Family Name: | Sapindaceae |
| Synonyms: | Dimocarpus longan Lour. subsp. malesianus Leenh., Euphoria cinerea, Euphoria malaiensis, Nephelium malaiense, |
| Common Name: | Mata Kucing |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m), Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 20 m |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable) Others: The arils are edible and sweet tasting. The wood is used as a construction timber. |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
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Others
| Master ID | 29624 |
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| Species ID | 3933 |
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