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Neea psychotrioides Donn.Sm.
| Family Name: | Nyctaginaceae |
| Common Name: | Pigeon Plum, Saltwood |
Pigeon Plum is a large shrub up to 3 m tall. It produces ornamental, drooping clusters of glossy, bright red, berry-like fruit.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 3 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico to Colombia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A shrub to small tree up to 3 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leathery leaves are elliptic with a distinct tip that is sometimes curved to one side. |
| Flowers | Flowers are inconspicuous. The species is dioecious with male and female flowers occurring on separate plants. Male plants produce more inflorescences with larger flowers compared to females. |
| Fruit | Bright red, glossy, oval fruit when ripe. The pointed fruit apex is marked by thickened rings. Clusters of fruit hang down from a long stalk that extends beyond the leaves. The fruiting period lasts several months. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting (Seeds) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick, Leathery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute, Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Unisexual Flowers |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
|---|---|
| Flower Location | Axillary |
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Others
| Master ID | 33636 |
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| Species ID | 8050 |
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