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Pterospermum javanicum Jungh.
| Family Name: | Malvaceae |
| Synonyms: | |
| Common Name: | Melerang, Bayur, Letop- letop, 爪哇翅子树 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Indonesia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A medium size evergreen tree that is strongly buttressed. |
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| Foliage | Leaves (8 to 14 cm long) are asymmetrical and unequal at the base. Leaves are almost glabrous and glossy on the upper side and densely hairy on the underside. Stipules are present and petiole is densely tomentose. |
| Flowers | White large showy flowers on velvety peduncle, occurring at the axils of the leaves. Pedicel is short, roughly about the length of the petioles and rarely longer. |
| Fruit | Fruits occur as capsule. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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Others
| Master ID | 30312 |
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| Species ID | 4621 |
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