Family Name: Malpighiaceae

Common Name: Golden Chain Tree

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 : Broad / Mushroom / Hemispherical, Open

Maximum Height : 20 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, Air-Layering

Propagation Method Remarks : Seeds from ripe fruits should be sowed fresh to ensure viability.