Name
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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Others
| Master ID | 30131 |
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| Species ID | 4440 |
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