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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Maximum Height | 19 m |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tree, up to 19 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are elliptic (2.4 – 6.4 cm long and 1.6 – 2.4 cm wide) with unequal base and distichously arranged. Stipules are triangular (1.2 mm long and 1.5 mm wide) and petiole is 0.25 – 0.35 cm long. |
| Flowers | Borne in clusters, flowers are pale yellow and small (about 0.4 cm diameter). Male flower have 4 – 5 stamens, which are distally attached via connective teeth, and 3 (rarely 4 or 5) anthers. Female flower is solitary among the males in a cluster. Female flower have a hairy globose ovary and columnar style. |
| Fruit | Fruit is 0.1 cm long and often only one per leaf axis. It splits open when mature, revealing 12 – 14 ribbed capsules which contains seeds with red arils. |
| Habitat | It is found in open areas of forested fringes, and can be found locally in Woodlands, Mandai and Yio Chu Kang forests. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Others
| Master ID | 29912 |
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| Species ID | 4221 |
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