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Garcinia cymosa (K.Schum.) I.M.Turner & P.F.Stevens (pendulous form)
| Family Name: | Clusiaceae (Guttiferae) |
| Synonyms: | Tripetalum cymosum f. pendulum |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Columnar |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | New Guinea |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Crown | The columnar crown has weeping, pendulous branches. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are simple, arranged in opposite pairs, elliptic to ovate. The central vein is very prominent, while the numerous, parallel side veins are less visible. Young leaves are red in color, changing to dark green when mature. |
| Fruit | The fruit is elliptical shaped, red when mature, and usually contains one seed. |
| Etymology | The genus is named for Laurent Garcin, a French naturalist with the East India company, traveled in the orient in 18th century. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens, Focal Plant |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, 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) | Leathery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Red |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.0 (Tree - Dense Canopy) |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 1631 |
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| Species ID | 2924 |
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