Name
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 | 30 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | From Bangladesh to Thailand |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tree which can reach 30 m tall. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are compound. Each leaf comprises of 9 - 11 leaflets |
| Flowers | Flowers are white. |
| Fruit | Fruit pods are ellipsoid, about 5 - 6 cm long and 10 cm wide. The pod is thick, leathery, and turn yellowish brown as it ripens and dries. Each pod contains 1 - 2 bright red seeds. |
| Habitat | It can be found along streams in rainforests. |
| Cultivation | It can be propagated by seed. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 34289 |
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| Species ID | 8702 |
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