Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Madagascar to Tropical Asia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A shrub or tree grows up to 20 m tall. |
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| Foliage | The alternate leaves are simple, elliptical-oblong to lanceolate, measuring to 30 cm long and 12 cm wide, Pitted glands can be found on the upper surface. |
| Flowers | Individual flower is small, creamy-green to violet colored. |
| Fruit | Fruits are flattened, 4-9 cm long and 2.5-5 cm wide. The inner margin is straight, while the outer margin is semicircular and thinner than the inner one. |
| Habitat | Found in tidal swamp forests and on the edge of mangroves. Also found in mixed dipterocarp forests up to 150 m altitude. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: Leaves can be used as insecticides. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Riverine |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Purple |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 32793 |
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| Species ID | 7206 |
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