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Sterculia coccinea Jack

Family Name: Malvaceae
Synonyms: Sterculia lanceolata Cav. var. coccinea (Jack) Phengklai, Sterculia elongata Ridl., Sterculia coccinea Jack var. coccinea Wilkie & Berhaman, Sterculia hamiltonii (Kuntze) Adelb., Sterculia laevis Wall.

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Species Epithet
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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form Tree
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Native to Singapore (Endangered (EN))

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Pollination Method(s) Biotic (Fauna)

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

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Master ID 33181
Species ID 7595
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Species record last updated on: 18 April 2023.
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