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Stereospermum fimbriatum
| Family Name: | Bignoniaceae |
| Common Name: | Snake Tree, Cacah, Chahchah, Chichah, Chachah |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Indochina, Malay Peninsula |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cultural / Religious: Heritage Trees : There is currently one individual of Stereospermum fimbriatum listed as a Heritage Tree in Singapore. It can be found at Singapore Botanic Gardens. To find out more about these trees, please visit the Heritage Tree Register. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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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 | 2.5 (Tree - Open Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 1851 |
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| Species ID | 3144 |
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