Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Vulnerable (VU)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a climber up to 25 m long. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its stalked leaves have thinly leathery leaf blades that are elliptic, dark shining green, not covered with hair, and 8–12 by 4.5–6 cm. |
| Flowers | Artabotrys maingayi flowers are yellowish-white and grow in flowering clusters that are about 2.5 cm long. Its petals are 1.3–1.5 cm long and covered with fine hair. |
| Fruit | Its fruit is stalkless, elliptic to round, thick-walled, 2–3.5 cm wide, and contains 2 seeds that have stony seed coats. |
| Habitat | It grows in forests. It occurs locally in the vicinity of MacRitchie Reservoir, in Mandai Forest, and Pulau Tekong. |
| Cultivation | It can be propagated by seed. |
| Etymology | Greek Artabotrys, hanging fruit; maingayi, commemorating Andrew Carroll Maingay (1836–1869), a 19th century British physician and botanist |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Yellow / Golden |
|---|
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 33586 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 8000 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
