Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 30 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Andamans, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A tree up to 30 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are leathery, elliptic to ovate, measuring 8-24 cm long and 4-11 cm wide. Midribs are depressed. |
| Flowers | Flowers are small, up to 1 cm in diameter. |
| Fruit | Fruits are about 5 cm in diameter. |
| Etymology | Diospyros is derived from two Greek words, dios (divine) and pyros (wheat), meaning divine wheat (fruit). |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32745 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 7157 |
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