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Scaphium linearicarpum (Mast.) Pierre
| Family Name: | Malvaceae |
| Common Name: | Kembang Semangkok Bulat |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Big (>30m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
| Maximum Height | 36 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tree up to 36m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its alternate,stalked leaves have leathery leaf blades that are broadly egg-shaped to almost round, and 15-35 by 13-35 cm. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are very small. |
| Fruit | Its hairy fruits are yellowish and 25 by 6 cm. |
| Habitat | It grows in lowland forests up to 720 m altitude. It occurs locally in the vicinity of MacRitchie Reservoir. |
| Associated Fauna | Its flowers are insect-pollinated. |
| Cultivation | It can be propagated by seed. |
| Etymology | Greek skaphion, a skiff (flat-bottomed boat with a shallow draft, pointed bow and square stern), referring to the shape of the fruit; Latin linearicarpum, long and narrow-fruited, referring to the fruits |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: It has horticultural potential as a park tree. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | It may be suitable for parks. |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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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, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate, Spiral |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Elliptical, Orbicular / Round) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
Others
| Master ID | 30379 |
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| Species ID | 4688 |
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