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Artocarpus glaucus Blume
| Family Name: | Moraceae |
| Synonyms: | Artocarpus biformis Miq., Artocarpus denisoniana King, Artocarpus glaucescens Trecul, Artocarpus glaucescens (Miq.) Miq. var. tephrophylla, Artocarpus tephrophylla Miq., Artocarpus zollingeriana Miq. |
| Common Name: | Buruni, Galing, Tampang wangi, Telangking |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Big (>30m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 43 m |
| Tree or Palm – Trunk Diameter | 88 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | From Peninsular Malaysia to Sumatra, Java, Borneo and east to Australia. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large tree, up to 43 m tall and 88 cm diameter at breast height. |
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| Trunk | Trunk with diameter at breast height up to 88 cm, with white sap when cut. |
| Foliage | New leaves with 4 mm long hairy stipules. Leaves are simple, arranged alternately, and hairless. |
| Flowers | Flowers are small, about 0.5 mm wide, yellowish green. |
| Fruit | Fruits smooth, about 6 cm wide, yellowish green, many-seeded. |
| Habitat | In lowland primary mixed dipterocarp forests from sea level up to 100 m. Often at places near rivers and streams. |
| Etymology | The genus Artocarpus is derived from the Greek words artos which means "bread" and karpos which means "fruit". The specific epithet glaucus means "bluish-green" in Latin. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Timber & Products: Wood used for building houses. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | This tree suitable for planting in parks and large gardens. |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Riverine, Pond / Lake / River |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Elliptical, Oblong) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Size | 0.5 mm |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Fruit Classification | Aggregate Fruit (Syncarp) |
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Others
| Master ID | 31175 |
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| Species ID | 5569 |
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