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Euclinia longiflora Salisb.
| Family Name: | Rubiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Randia macrantha |
| Common Name: | African Tree Gardenia, Angels' Trumpets |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m)) |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical Africa |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Shrub or small tree with a rounded crown that grows up to 6 m in height. |
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| Foliage | Light green, glossy leaves are deeply veined and have a distinct drip tip (acuminate leaf apex). Leaves are oblong to elliptic with entire leaf margin (up to 30 cm long). |
| Flowers | Large, lightly fragrant flowers are trumpet-shaped with 5 curled lobes and a very long throat (25 cm long). Petals are initially white and gradually turn pale yellow. About 6 greenish yellow, linear sepals are arranged radially, forming a star-shaped pattern. Flower occur singly in the leaf axils and hang downwards. |
| Fruit | The fruit is round or somewhat pear-shaped. |
| Habitat | Occurs in primary and secondary forests. |
| Etymology | The species epithet "longiflora" is Latin for long flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Fragrant (Flowers) (Time Independent, Day), Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Focal Plant |
| Thematic Landscaping | Moonlight Garden, Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting (Flower Nectar) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thin |
| Foliar Modification | Stipule |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Obovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.0 (Tree - Dense Canopy) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Mature Bark Texture | Lenticellate |
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| Stem Type & Modification | Woody |
| Root Type | Underground (Tap Root, Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, White |
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| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Trumpet-shaped |
| Flower Size - Remarks | 25 cm long, 8 cm wide |
| Flowering Opening Time | Daytime |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
| Inflorescence Size Remarks | Yellow / Deep Cream |
| Flowering Period Remarks | Onset of wet weather. |
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Others
| Master ID | 1595 |
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| Species ID | 2888 |
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