Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub, Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 10 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical and Subtropical Asia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large shrub or small tree usually up to 10 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Smooth, glossy leaves are fleshy and thick. |
| Flowers | Large, trumpet-shaped flowers are strongly fragrant. They open white, turn yellow by the next day and quickly fade after that. |
| Fruit | Jade green, glossy fruit is round with a pronounced beak. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Fragrant, Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny, Thick, Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Obovate, Oblanceolate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Obtuse |
| Foliar Base | Cuneate |
| Typical Foliar Area | Mesophyll ( 45cm2 - 182.25 cm2 ) |
| Typical Foliar Size | 10 cm to 18 cm |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Trumpet-shaped |
| Flower Size | 10 cm x 5 cm |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Green - Bluish Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny, Smooth |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 34119 |
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| Species ID | 8532 |
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