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Mesua grandis

Family Name: Calophyllaceae
Synonyms: Kayea grandis
Common Name: Penaga sabut

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Synonyms
Common Names
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Tree (Medium (16m-30m))
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Local Conservation Status Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only)

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses General

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun, Semi-Shade, [Remarks] (Protect from full sun when the tree is still young.)
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green - Bluish Green
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Bulging in between Veins, Thick
Foliar Shape(s) Non-Palm Foliage (Lanceolate, Linear)
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Remarks The abaxial (lower/upper) side of the leaf is deep red or maroon.

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Pink, Cream / Off-White
Flower Texture(s) Waxy

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Master ID 30131
Species ID 4440
Flora Disclaimer The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
Species record last updated on: 28 August 2024.

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