Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m), Small (6m-15m)), Epiphyte, Lithophyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | West & Tropical Africa |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall. |
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| Foliage | The spirally arranged leaves are leathery and smooth, lanceolate to elliptic, measuring 10-30 cm long and 1.5-7 cm wide. Leaf tips are usually pointed. The main vein is prominent while the side veins are less visible. |
| Fruit | Fruits are borne in leaf axils, globose, about 1-1.5 cm in diameter, orange yellow when ripe. |
| Habitat | Riverine and swamp areas up to 1,200 m altitude. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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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 |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange, Yellow / Golden |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 1605 |
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| Species ID | 2898 |
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