Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Tristaniopsis pontianensis is a tree that can grow to 27 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are egg-shaped (4 cm to 8 cm long, 2 cm to 4.5 cm wide) and leathery. Underside of the leaf is pale green while darker green above. Leaf venation (up to 20 pairs) are inconspicuous above but very fine and raised near the leaf base. Young leaves are covered in dense coppery red hairs which becoming glabrous as it matures. Petiole is about 1.5 cm long. |
| Flowers | Flowers developed in clusters (cymes) that are 6 cm long. Petals are broadly obovate (2 mm diameter) and covered in dense coppery red hairs outside while almost glabrous inside. Staminal bundles comprises of 3 -5 stamens and each about 1 mm long. Ovary is half superior. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32315 |
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| Species ID | 6723 |
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