| Etymology | Genus | - |
|---|---|---|
| Species | From Greek, many (poly) clusters (stachys), referring to its flower clusters | |
| Family | Rosaceae | |
| Synonyms | Pygeum polystachyum Hook. fil. | |
| Common Names | Bat Laurel | |
| Status | Native: Common | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo | |
Diagnostics:
This is a very common tree found in our secondary forests and nature reserves that is known to grow to 35m. The large leaves have a pair of characteristic glands at the base.
A tree along Old Upper Thomson Road, 2025.
Characteristic pair of glands at base of leaf.
Stipule of young branch.
Leaves.
Flowers
Trunk.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-08-09
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