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Glycosmis parviflora (Sims) Little
| Family Name: | Rutaceae |
| Synonyms: | Glycosmis americana Sagot ex Oliv., Glycosmis citrifolia (Willd.) Lindl., Glycosmis heterophylla A.Rich., Glycosmis obtusa Miq., Glycosmis obtusa (Miq.) B.C.Stone var. parviflora, Glycosmis pentaphylla (Willd.) Bakh.f. var. citrifolia, Limonia citrifolia Willd. |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Tree, Shrub |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | China (Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, South & West Yunnan), Japan (Including Ryukyu Islands), Taiwan, Myanmar, North Eastern Vietnam. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small tree to 3m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves with 2-4 leaflets (occasionally with 1 or 5 leaflets). Leaf blades elliptic, lanceolate or oblong, 5-19cm long by 2.5-8cm wide. |
| Flowers | Flowers small, petals to 0.4cm long, white. |
| Fruit | Unripe fruits yellowish white - pink, ripening reddish to dark vermilion. Ripe fruits globose - ellipsoid, 1-1.5cm across, with 2-3 seeds (occasionally only 1 seeded). |
| Habitat | Found in woods from 200-1000m |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Bird & Wildlife Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting (Fruits), Butterfly Host Plant |
|---|---|
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Bee), Insects (Ant, Beetle, Fly, Thrip, Wasp)) |
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 31981 |
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| Species ID | 6383 |
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