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Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree, Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A large shrub with a dense canopy. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are glossy and leathery, elliptical in shape and have entire leaf margins. Leaves are oppositely arranged along the stem, and patterned with golden yellow and green. |
| Stems | Branches have prominent leaf scars. |
| Cultivation | Grow in fertile, well-drained soil that is mildly acidic to mildly alkaline. Allow the soil to dry between each waterings. The plants should be planted under full sun. |
| Etymology | The genus Fagraea is named after Dr. Jonas Theodorus Fagraeus (1729-1797), who was a Swedish physician, naturalist and botanist. Specific epithet ceilanica means from Sri Lanka. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | General, Hedge / Screening, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Dry Soils / Drought |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Elliptical) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire, Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
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Others
| Master ID | 33233 |
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| Species ID | 7647 |
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