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Tabernaemontana corymbosa
Great Rosebay, Flower of Love, Jelutong Badak
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| Species Name | Tabernaemontana corymbosa |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Great Rosebay, Flower of Love, Jelutong Badak |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Tabernaemontana |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Evergreen tree up to 12 m tall, 20 cm in diameter. Leaves opposite. Flowers in clusters of 25 or more, white with yellow throat, 2-3 cm long. Fruits, paired, fleshy, orange, globose to obliquely ellipsoid, 5-7 cm long. Fruits dehisce exposing seed with a red or orange aril.
2. Tree Size
Small (4-10 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- Widespread in Southeast Asia and South China
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Frequent in lowland and hill forests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 1000 m altitude
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (0)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Least Concern
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
Yes
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- Produces latex, sap. The leaves are evergreen and with milky sap. [1]
13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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- Its fruits are fleshy, orange, globose to obliquely ellipsoid, borne in pairs, 5-7 cm long. [1]
14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
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- Its roots are an ingredient in arrow poison [1]
15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial shade
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
Low
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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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- pHÂ of 4.5-5.5 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
No
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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?
No
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- Prefers well-drained soil. [1]
23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
No
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- It is a widely planted landscape tree and needs water during the dry season.
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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?
Yes
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- Caterpillars feed on the leaves. Prone to scale infestations and fungal disease. [1]
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)?
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- It provides food for caterpillars [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Has religious significance in Hinduism. Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to help heal fractures. [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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