Radermachera quadripinnata (Blanco) Seem.
| Etymology | Genus | After Jacob Cornelis Matthias Radermacher, 18th century Dutch amateur botanist |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Pinnae (leaf) four times divided | |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Pheka Phru | |
| Status | Native: Critically Endangered | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | Thailand to Malesia | |
Diagnostics:
Tree that can be found in Nee Soon Freshwater Swamp Forest, growing up to 40m with no buttresses. The leaves are compounded, either pinnate or bipinnate (seldom quadripinnate) with a terminal leaf. Each of the leaf joints are swollen. The leaflets appeared to be stalkless especially on the secondary branching. The bark is light grey.
The subspecies found in Singapore is Radermachera quadripinnata subsp. lobbii.
Tree near Mandai Track 7 (2026).
Bipinnate leaf. Arrows from bottom showing the swollen joints, stalkless secondary leaflets, stalked primary leaflets.
Foliage.
Stem.
Fruits.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2026-03-03
Posted: 2026-03-03
Google Ads