Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m)) |
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| Maximum Height | 23 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Thailand and Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo |
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| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Least Concern (LC)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small tree. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are tri-lobed with palmate venation (14 - 35 cm long, 11 - 30 cm wide). They occur in alternate leaf arrangement (one leaf per node). Leaves are peltate with the petiole (leaf stalk) connected to the middle of the leaf blade rather than the edge. |
| Flowers | This species has separate male and female flowers. |
| Habitat | Found in primary or secondary forest on sandy to loamy soils. Occurs at altitudes of up to 700 m. |
| Associated Fauna | Its hollow twigs provide shelter for ants. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 1712 |
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| Species ID | 3005 |
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