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Antidesma neurocarpum Miq.

Family Name: Phyllanthaceae
Common Name: Berunai

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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
Maximum Height 11 m

Biogeography

Native Distribution Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and Borneo
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Native to Singapore (Endangered (EN))

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form It is a tree up to 11 m tall.
Foliage Its alternate, stalked leaves have membranous or slightly leathery leaf blades that are elliptic, yellowish-green below, and 7.5-13 by 2.5-5 cm.
Flowers Its yellowish flowers grow on flowering shoots and are about 1 mm across.
Fruit Its fruits are somewhat round, red-purplish, and about 7 mm across.
Habitat It grows on alluvial sites, on hillsides and ridges, and in forests, up to 1300 m altitude.
Associated Fauna Its flowers are insect-pollinated.
Etymology Greek anti, against; Greek desmos, band or bundle; Greek neuron, a nerve; Greek karpos, fruit, the reference to which is unknown
Ethnobotanical Uses Others: Its timber is used in the construction of houses.

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Landscape Uses Parks & Gardens

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

References

References Ridley, H. N.. 1924. The Flora of the Malay Peninsula. Volume 3. . London.: L. Reeve & Co., Ltd.. vi + 405 pp.

Whitmore, T. C.. 1973. Euphorbiaceae. Tree Flora of Malaya. 2: 34–136

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Master ID 33792
Species ID 8208
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Species record last updated on: 05 August 2022.
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