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Nauclea orientalis
| Family Name: | Rubiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Mitragyna parvifolia, Cephalanthus orientalis |
| Common Name: | Bangkal, Leichhardt Tree, 乌檀 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | From India, Myanmar to Malesia, New Guinea and Australia. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | The leaves heart shaped and oppositely placed with large stipules. |
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| Fruit | Fruits are fleshy, irregularly shaped, produced from a single flower on the inflorescence. Each fruit containing many tiny seeds. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Cultural / Religious: Heritage Tree: There is currently 1 individual of Nauclea orientalis listed as Heritage Trees in Singapore. This tree can be found in Singapore Botanic Gardens. To find out more about this tree, please visit the Heritage Tree Register. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Modification | Stipule |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Obovate) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 1745 |
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| Species ID | 3038 |
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