Neoscortechinia sumatrensis S.Moore
| Etymology | Genus | Neo=New; scortechinia, after Father Benedetto Scortechini, an Italian priest and botanist |
|---|---|---|
| Species | From Sumatra | |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Sumatran Neoscortechinia | |
| Status | Native: Critically Endangered | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo | |
Diagnostics:
A rare mid-canopy tree growing up to 33m with a girth up to 1m, and may have buttress roots in mature individuals. It is found mainly in peat swamp and freshwater swamp forests, and a few individuals have been seen locally in Nee Soon Swamp Forest. The leaves are spirally arranged, with some serrated margins. A pair of glands can be found at the leaf base adjoining the petiole.
Tree off Mandai Track 7 (2011).
Spirally arranged leaves.
Pair of glands at leaf base.
Underside of leaf, note serrated margins.
References
Ang, W. F., Lok, A. F. S. L., Chong, K. Y., & Tan, H. T. W. (2010). Status and distribution in Singapore of Neoscortechinia sumatrensis S. Moore (Euphorbiaceae). Nature in Singapore, 3, 333–336.Author: Siyang
Posted: 2026-03-04
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