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Bouea oppositifolia (Roxb.) Meisn.
| Family Name: | Anacardiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Mangifera oppositifolia Roxb. Bouea microphylla Griff. |
| Common Name: | Plum Mango, Marian Plum, Rumenia |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 43 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Indochina, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Thailand, Andaman Islands, Cambodia, Borneo |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A tree up to 43 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Trunk | The fissured bark is grey, light brown to red. |
| Foliage | Leaves are obovate to lanceolate; have an opposite arrangement. |
| Flowers | The small flowers are borne in clusters, white to yellow in color. |
| Fruit | The fresh fruits are ellipsoid, about 2.5 cm in length. The skin and flesh are yellow or orange when fully ripe. |
| Habitat | It can be found in tropical lowland forests, up to 600 m altitude. |
| Etymology | Species epithet oppositifolia means opposite leaves. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The fruits can be eaten raw or cooked. Timber & Products: The wood is hard and durable, suitable to make furniture. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Shade Providing Tree / Palm |
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
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 |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Woody |
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| Mature Bark Texture | Fissured |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Yellow / Golden |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange, Yellow / Golden |
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Others
| Master ID | 29314 |
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| Species ID | 3623 |
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