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Baccaurea reticulata Hook.f.
| Family Name: | Phyllanthaceae |
| Common Name: | Tampoi, Tampoy, Tampui, Kaloe Merah, Tampoei Simba |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 28 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Secondary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tree that can grow up to 6 - 28 m tall. |
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| Trunk | The trunk is sometimes fluted. |
| Foliage | The leaves are ovate or elliptic to obovate, about 5.4 – 14.5 cm long and 2.8 – 6.6 cm wide. The leaf texture can be papery to slightly leathery. |
| Flowers | The flowers are small, pale yellow to creamy-green, and occur in clusters. |
| Fruit | The fruits are globose (about 5 cm in diameter) and turn from green to dull orange then to brown when mature. Each fruit contains 3 to 6 seeds. |
| Habitat | It is found in secondary rain forests on sandy loamy soils, up to 330 m altitude. |
| Etymology | Latin bacca, berry; Latin aurea, golden; referring to the golden colored fruits; |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The fruit pulp is edible and can be eaten fresh. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 30652 |
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| Species ID | 4961 |
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