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Osbornia octodonta

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Osbornia octodonta F.Muell.

Family Name: Myrtaceae
Common Name: Myrtle Mangrove

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m)), Shrub
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic
Plant Shape Shrubby

Biogeography

Native Distribution Australia, Borneo, the Phillippines
Native Habitat Shoreline
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal
Local Conservation Status Non-native

Landscaping Features

Landscape Uses Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Rootzone Tolerance Saline Soils / Salt Spray
Propagation Method Stem Cutting

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Master ID 32329
Species ID 6737
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Species record last updated on: 22 February 2022.
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