Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 15 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Tree to 15m tall |
|---|---|
| Stems | Leaves ovate to oblong, to 10cm long by 4cm wide. Base color of upper surface of leaves mid - dark green, with cream, dull yellow and dull - light green blotches. Under surface silvery brown, mid rib and veins raised; mid rib rusty reddish brown. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Focal Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Planting Remarks | Remove any all green (non variegated) shoots of leaves. As these are more vigorous, they can overtake the variegated growth and cause the plant to produce more non-variegated leaves in successive growths. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, Green - Light Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31899 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6300 |
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