Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South Canara (India) |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a large tree with brownish bark. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaf is egg-shaped (oblong – lanceolate), about 20 cm long and 7.5 cm wide, with 6 – 12 pairs of lateral veins. |
| Flowers | Flowers cluster together at the axillary position, in groups of 1 - 6. Flowering stalk is smooth and the petals are hairy. |
| Fruit | Fruit has 2 large wings and 3 small wings with an ovoid nut, and ripens reddish brown. |
| Habitat | It is found in evergreen forests. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: Wood is high quality and harvested for timber. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 1669 |
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| Species ID | 2962 |
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