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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 | 40 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | New Guinea, Solomon islands and Cairns |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Tree can grow to 40 m tall and up to 60 cm dbh. Cerbera floribunda produce milky sap when injured, which can cause skin irritation. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are (9 - 30cm long and 2 - 5 cm wide) with 3 – 4 cm long petioles. Leaves tend to cluster at the tip of the branches. Leaves have 13 - 20 secondary veins. |
| Flowers | Flowers (about 2.5 - 3 cm diameter) have white petals, a reddish pink centre and a long corolla tube (8 – 12 mm long). |
| Fruit | Fruits (about 9-11 cm long and 4.5 - 5.5 cm wide) are purplish blue, elliptical. The fruit is also thick and fibrous. |
| Habitat | Grow along creeks or marshy areas. |
| Associated Fauna | It is one of the favourite food of Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) hence the common name Cassowary Plum. Fruit is toxic for human consumption. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 32408 |
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| Species ID | 6819 |
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