Family Name: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

Synonyms: Afzelia bijuga (Colebr.) A.Gray, Afzelia cambodiensis Hance, Afzelia retusa Kurz, Macrolobium bijugum Colebr.

Common Name: Merbau Ipil, Merbau Ayer, Ipil, Kwila, Kayu Besi

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Big (>30m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Irregular

Maximum Height : 50 m

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Full Sun

Water Preference : Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate : Moderate

Propagation Method : Seed