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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 | 35 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tree, about 35 m tall with buttresses. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are green, elliptic to oblong-elliptic with a slightly pointed leaf tip. They tend to cluster at the ends of twigs. |
| Fruit | Fruit is round to ovoid and finely hairy. |
| Habitat | It is found in rainforest, up to 304 m altitude. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Timber & Products: It produces Nyatoh timber, that is prized regionally for furniture, doors, veneers and panelling. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Others
| Master ID | 34303 |
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| Species ID | 8716 |
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