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Syzygium claviflorum (Roxb.) Wall. ex Steud. var. claviflorum
| Family Name: | Myrtaceae |
| Synonyms: | Acmenosperma claviflorum, Eugenia leptantha, Clavimyrtus claviflora, Acmena claviflora, Syzygium leptanthum |
| Common Name: | Trumpet Eugenia, Trumpet Satinash, Jambu Arang, Kelat Merah, Bangkoh, Muyu, 棒花蒲桃 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m), Shrubby (1m-5m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 3 m to 18 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | From northeast India and southern China to New Guinea and Australia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A shrubby or small sized tree grows 3-15 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, narrowly oblong to elliptic, measuring 8-20 cm long and 3-8 cm wide. |
| Flowers | Flowers are borne in clusters. The individual blossom is small with numerous, prominent, white stamens. |
| Fruit | Fruits are oblong-ellipsoid, measuring up to 2 cm in diameter, purplish-red when ripe. |
| Habitat | Found in mixed dipterocarp and coastal forests |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable) |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Fruits |
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| Landscape Uses | Coastal, Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting (Fruits) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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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 |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Black |
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| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Fleshy Fruit , Berry |
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Others
| Master ID | 29725 |
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| Species ID | 4034 |
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