Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m)), Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 3 m to 10 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South-East Asia, Australia (Queensland). |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Shoreline |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A dioecious, small shrubby tree. It can grow up to 3 to 10m tall. |
|---|---|
| Roots | It has thick prop roots. |
| Foliage | The leaves are broad and glossy green with a finely serrate leaf margin and a caudate leaf tip. The leaves are arranged in spiral. |
| Fruit | The fruit is a stalked, globose syncarp and measures 20 to 30cm in diameter. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing in coastal littoral areas such as beaches and limestone outcroppings. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference or Tolerance Remarks | It can be grown in sandy loam. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Saline Soils / Salt Spray |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Spiral |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Margin | Serrulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Caudate |
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Others
| Master ID | 31913 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6315 |
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