Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 15 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Malaysia, Borneo and Thailand |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tree that can reach up to 15 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Flowers | It has bright yellow flowers occurring in clusters. |
| Habitat | It is found in rainforests, along streams. |
| Etymology | The genus Schoutenia commemorates Willem C. Schouten (d. 1625), a Dutch circumnavigator. Specific epithet glomerata, in Latin, means aggregated, referring to the densely congested inflorescence. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 34173 |
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| Species ID | 8586 |
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