Aporosa frutescens Blume
| Etymology | Genus | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Shrubby | |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Bastard Rukam, Rukam Utan | |
| Status | Native: Common | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | Myanmar, Thailand, Malesia | |
Diagnostics:
A small shrubby tree that grow up to 25m. The secondary veins of the leaves are depressed, and are intramarginally looped. The leaf margins are also slightly crenate. The flowers are borne on yellow spikes and the fruits are rounded.
Along MacRitchie Nature Trail (2025).
Branch.
Leaf upper surface.
Leaf underside.
Crenate leaf margin.
Flowers.
Fruits.
Bark.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-10-27
Posted: 2025-10-27
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