Back
Ziziphus mauritiana
| Family Name: | Rhamnaceae |
| Common Name: | Indian Jujube, Cottony Jujube, Ber, Apple Siam, Bedara, Bedara China |
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical Africa, Tropical Asia, Tropical Australia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large shrub or small tree up to 9 m tall (sometimes 12 m). |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its alternate leaves are ovate or oblong-elliptic (2.5-6.3 cm long, 2-4 cm wide). Upperside of the leaf (adaxial surface) is dark-green and smooth, while underside (abaxial surface) is hairy and silver. |
| Stems | Its stem has a zigzag growth habit. |
| Flowers | Tiny, yellow flowers are composed of 5 petals. They are located in the leaf axils. |
| Fruit | Fruits are round, obovate, oval or oblong (6.3 cm long, 4.5 cm wide). Light green to yellow immature fruits turn brownish orange, reddish brown or red at maturity. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The Indian jujube can be eaten fresh. The under-ripe fruits are crispy and juicy. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Grafting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 2.5 (Tree - Open Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Greenish -yellow |
|---|
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Few (1-5) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 1911 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 3204 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |