Family Name: Myristicaceae

Synonyms: Myristica micrantha, Horsfieldia acuminata, Myristica javanica, Horsfieldia subglobosa, Horsfieldia congestiflora, Myristica irya

Common Name: Pianggu, Piasau Mamau, Salinguat, Lempoyang Paya, Penggu, Chendarah, Peredanh Burung, Kalapa Tiyung, Kalak Pucung, Darah-Darah, Kumpang

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

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

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Big (>30m), Medium (16m-30m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Columnar

Maximum Height : 25 m to 30 m

Tree or Palm – Trunk Diameter : 1

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Full Sun

Water Preference : Moderate Water, Lots of Water

Plant Growth Rate : Moderate

Maintenance Requirements : Moderate

Propagation Method : Seed, Stem Cutting