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Parartocarpus venenosus

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Parartocarpus venenosus (Zoll. & Moritzi) Becc.

Family Name: Moraceae
Common Name: Ara Berteh Paya

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Species Epithet
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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form Tree
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic
Maximum Height 35 m

Biogeography

Native Distribution Peninsular Thailand, Malesia to Solomon Islands
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Native to Singapore (Presumed Nationally Extinct (NEx))

Description and Ethnobotany

Ethnobotanical Uses Food (Fruit or Vegetable)

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

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Master ID 34438
Species ID 8851
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Species record last updated on: 04 November 2026.
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