Name
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 |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Cultivation | This is a cultivar that has been introduced from Thailand. The exact origin of this cultivar with dark purplish black leaves is not known. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
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 | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Poor Infertile Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils, Disease / Pest Resistant, Easy to Grow |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Black, Brown, Purple |
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| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Black, Purple |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31897 |
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| Species ID | 6298 |
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