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Maasia glauca (Hassk.) Mols et al.

Family Name: Annonaceae
Synonyms: Polyalthia glauca

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form Tree
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR))

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

References

References Turner, I.M. & Utteridge, T.M.A. 2016. Whither Polyalthia (Annonaceae) in Peninsular Malaysia? Synopses of Huberantha, Maasia, Monoon and Polyalthia s.s.. European Journal of Taxonomy . 183. 1-26

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Master ID 30282
Species ID 4591
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Species record last updated on: 26 March 2025.
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