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Kopsia fruticosa
Pink Kopsia, Shrub Vinca
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| Species Name | Kopsia fruticosa |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Pink Kopsia, Shrub Vinca |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Kopsia |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Evergreen woody shrub, occasionally a small tree. Leaves opposite. Flowers in terminal clusters, pink fading to white with dark red throat, 3-5 cm long. Fruits fleshy drupes, 2.5 cm long.
2. Tree Size
Small (4-10 m)
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Small (4-10 m) (1)
Medium (10-15 m) (0)
Large (>15 m) (0)
Unknown (0)
3. Full Distribution
- Myanmar
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Lowland forests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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Urban Streets (0)
Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (0)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
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Not Evaluated (1)
Data Deficient (0)
Least Concern (0)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
Extinct in the Wild (0)
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Unknown (0)
8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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Least Concern (0)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
Regionally Extinct (0)
Extinct in the Wild (0)
Extinct (0)
Unknown (0)
9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
Yes
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No (0)
Unknown (0)
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Slow
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- It grows slowly at about 10 cm per year. [1]
11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
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- The root growth is not too fast [1]
12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
Yes
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- Produces latex, sap [1]
13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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- Its fruits are fleshy drupes, pitted, 2.5 cm long, 2 cm wide, 1-seeded. [1]
14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
Yes
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- Latex [1]
15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial shade
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Partial sun & shade (0)
Full shade (0)
Partial shade (1)
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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High (1)
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
Low
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
Yes
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- Slightly acidic to neutral, pH of 6.5-7.5 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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No (1)
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
No
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No (1)
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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- Prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate waterlogged soil for one month. [1]
23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- It is drought tolerant. [1]
24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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No (1)
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Fruits, flowers [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Has medicinal uses [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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