Family Name: Apocynaceae

Synonyms: Cerbera odollam auct. non Gaertn., Cerbera lactaria auct. non Buch.-Ham. ex Spreng. Odollamia manghas (L.) Raf., Tanghinia manghas (L.) G.Don. 

Common Name: Sea Mango, Pong pong Tree, Pokok Pong Pong, Sea Pong Pong, Pink-eyed Cerbera, Buta Buta, Nyan, Pink-eyed Pong Pong Tree, Tanghin Poison, 海杧果

Cerbera manghas, also known as the Sea Mango, is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 20 m in height. Its pure white flowers are accentuated with a pinkish-red centre and have a mild fragrance. This species is native to Singapore and can be found in the coastal forests of Pulau Semakau and St John’s Island

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

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

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

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Rounded, Oval

Maximum Height : 20 m

Tree or Palm – Trunk Diameter : 0.6 m

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Full Sun

Water Preference : Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate : Moderate

Maintenance Requirements : Moderate

Propagation Method : Seed, Stem Cutting