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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 50 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tree, up to 50 m tall, with plank buttresses. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are green, leathery and ovate (about 7 - 11 cm long and 2.5 - 4 cm wide). They tend to cluster at the end of the twigs. |
| Fruit | Fruit are round to oval shaped, about 2 - 3 cm diameter with 1 - 2 seeds within. |
| Habitat | It is found in rainforest forests and seasonal swamp forests, up to 1300 m altitude. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The fruit is edible and taste sour. The seed is high in fat content and is used as vegetable fat in Sumatra. Timber & Products: The timber is known as Nyatoh. |
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 | 30198 |
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| Species ID | 4507 |
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