Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m)), Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
| Maximum Height | 3 m to 5 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 3 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical Australia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Others - Plant Morphology | A single or multi-stemmed understory shrub or small tree from the rainforests of tropical Australia. Leaves are simple and opposite. Flowering is repeated and sporadic, but it is supposedly triggered by heavy rains in its native habitat. The fragrant, sessile flowers are white, tubular, and borne in many clusters along the trunk and branches (cauliflorous). and last up to a week. If pollinated, they are then followed by fleshy, red, egg-shaped fruits, about 3-5cm long, which are soft and shiny when ripe. All parts of the plant are considered poisonous. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Fruits, Fragrant |
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| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Woody |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
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| Fruit Type | Fleshy Fruit |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 1768 |
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| Species ID | 3061 |
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