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Terminalia catappa (Variegated)
| Family Name: | Combretaceae |
This species is a cultivated variety of Terminalia catappa . The cream-green mottled pattern on its leaves makes this tree a highly ornamental cultivar.
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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 |
| Maximum Height | 35 m |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a pagoda-shaped tree, up to 35 m tall. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are spirally arranged and tend to cluster near the tip of the branches. The leaves have an attractive cream-green mottled pattern. |
| Flowers | Flowers are small and occur on a spike. |
| Etymology | Terminalia, in Latin, refers to the plant’s leaves that are clustered at the end of end of the twigs. The name catappa is derived from its Malay name, ketapang. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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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 | Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Well-Drained Soils |
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Others
| Master ID | 30554 |
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| Species ID | 4863 |
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