Nyatoh
Pouteria liggensis
Family Sapotaceae
updated
Aug 09
Where seen? There one of this rare tree on the rocky cliffsides
of Chek Jawa, Pulau Ubin and several are also found on Lazarus. It
was only recently discovered as native to Singapore.
Features: Tree about 5m. Leaves
thin. Flowers tiny (less than 1cm) and cream coloured. Fruits oval,
green ripening to purple.
Status and threats: It is listed
as 'Critically Endangered' in the Red List of threatened plants of
Singapore.
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Chek Jawa,
Jun 03
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Chek Jawa, Apr 07
Tiny flowers.
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Chek Jawa, Apr 07
Fruits.
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Chek Jawa,
Nov 01
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Chek Jawa, Oct 09
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Chek Jawa, Oct 10
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References
- Davison,
G.W. H. and P. K. L. Ng and Ho Hua Chew, 2008. The Singapore
Red Data Book: Threatened plants and animals of Singapore.
Nature Society (Singapore). 285 pp.
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