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Korthalsia echinometra

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Korthalsia echinometra Becc.

Family Name: Arecaceae (Palmae)
Common Name: Rotan Semut

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Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
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Common Names
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form Palm (Clustered Habit)

Biogeography

Native Habitat Terrestrial (Freshwater Swamp Forest)
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR))

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun, Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

Foliar

Foliar Shape(s) Palm Fronds (Pinnate / Feather)

Non - Foliar and Storage

Trunk Type (Palm) Aboveground

Fruit, Seed and Spore

Mature Fruit Colour(s) Brown, Red

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Master ID 32828
Species ID 7241
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Species record last updated on: 24 March 2025.
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