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Scorodocarpus borneensis (Baill.) Becc.
| Family Name: | Olacaceae |
| Synonyms: | Ximenia borneensis |
| Common Name: | Buah Kulim, Garlic Nuts |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Big (>30m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A big sized tree up to 40 m tall. |
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| Foliage | The simple leaves are broadly elliptic, measuring 10-20 cm long and 4-10 cm wide, arranged alternately. The midrib and the secondary veins are both prominent. |
| Flowers | Flowers are borne in short raceme in leaf axils. The individual blossom is pinkish-white and small, around 1.3 cm long. |
| Fruit | Fruits are ovoid to pear-shaped, measuring around 3.5 cm in diameter. The woody endocarp is coarse with many longitude strips. |
| Habitat | Trees are found on slopes and hillsides in primary and secondary mixed dipterocarp forests. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits, Edible Leaves Food (Herb or Spice): The whole parts of the tree, including bark, leaves, branches and fruits have a garlic smell. The leaves can be eaten as vegetable and the nuts can be cooked and used to flavor food. Timber & Products: Wood is used for indoor construction and boat building. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
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| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
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Others
| Master ID | 30378 |
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| Species ID | 4687 |
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