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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 |
| Maximum Height | 30 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Riau Archipelago, and northern Borneo |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Least Concern (LC)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a medium-sized tree up to 30 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its opposite, stalked leaves have stiffly leathery leaf blades that are oblong to elliptic, and 3–15 by 2–5 cm. The upper surfaces of its leaf blades are sometimes covered with a slight grey bloom, while the undersides are sometimes hairless or covered with dense, red hairs. |
| Flowers | Its white, stalked flowers are borne on a usually unbranched, up to 8 cm-long, flowering shoot from the axils of the leaves. |
| Fruit | Its greenish or whitish fruits are egg-shaped or ovoid, up to 3 cm long, and pointed. Its seed is egg-shaped to oval, and 0.8–1.5 cm wide. |
| Associated Fauna | Its flowers are insect-pollinated. |
| Etymology | Greek kalos, beautiful; Greek phyllon, a leaf, referring to the plant’s beautifully-veined leaf blades; Latin ferrugineum, rust-coloured, referring to the colour of the plant’s hairs |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Reforestation |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Green, White |
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Others
| Master ID | 32090 |
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| Species ID | 6496 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
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