| Etymology | Genus | From Greek, Ixo=birdlime, anthes=flower, referring to the sticky flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Net-like, likely referring to the leaf venation | |
| Family | Ixonanthaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Ten Men Tree | |
| Status | Native: Common | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | South China, Indian Subcontinent, Indochina, Malesia, New Guinea | |
Diagnostics:
Ixonanthes reticulata is a relatively common tree found in our nature reserves. The leaves are folded upwards along the mid-vein and have blunt tips. The flower has ten long stamens, which give rise to its common name. The fruits are dehiscent and split open to release winged seeds that are dispersed by wind.
Interesting Facts:
The Raffles' Banded Langur is said to feed on the flowers of the Ten Man Tree.
Tree along Old Upper Thomson Road (2025).
Buttress root.
Leaves with blunt tips.
Fruiting branches.
Petiole and leaf arrangement.
Unripe fruits.
Dehiscent fruits.
Seeds.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-08-23
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