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Monoon sclerophyllum (Hook.f & Thomson) B. Xue & R.M.K Saunders
Family Name: | Annonaceae |
Synonyms: | Polyalthia sclerophylla Hook.f. & Thoms. |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m), Shrubby (1m-5m)) |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Plant Shape | Irregular |
Maximum Height | 5 m to 16 m |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and Sumatra |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest) |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | It is a tree that grows 5–16 m tall. |
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Foliage | Its alternate, stalked leaves have leathery blades that are oblong-lance-shaped to lance-shaped, shiny green on both sides, and 15–20 by 4–6.5 cm. Its leaf blade midrib is distinct on both sides and raised below. |
Flowers | Its odourless flowers have petals that are linear-oblong, greenish-yellow then brownish-red when mature and slightly covered with hair on both sides. |
Fruit | Its fruits are elliptic-oblong, red then black when ripe and 2.5–3.7 cm long. Its seeds are oblong with a linear groove. |
Habitat | It grows in inland forests. |
Associated Fauna | Its flowers are insects pollinated. |
Cultivation | It can be propagated by seed. |
Etymology | Greek sclera, hard; Greek phylla, leaves, referring to its leathery leaf blades |
Landscaping Features
Landscaping | It is suitable for parks. |
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Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Fruits |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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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, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Lanceolate, Oblong, Oblanceolate) |
Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
Foliar Margin | Entire |
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
Flower Colour(s) | Green, Red |
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Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Flower Location | Axillary |
Flower Symmetry | Radial |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red, Black |
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Fruit Classification | Aggregate Fruit (Syncarp) |
Fruit Type | Fleshy Fruit , Non-Accessory Fruit |
References
References | Xue, B., Su, Y.C.F., Thomas, D. C & Saunders, R.M.K. 2012. Pruning the polyphyletic genus Polyalthia (Annonaceae) and resurrecting the genus Monoon. Taxon. 61. 5. 1021-1039 |
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Others
Master ID | 1789 |
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Species ID | 3082 |
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