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Nyatoh
Pouteria linggensis
Family Sapotaceae
A Nyatoh
tree grows right on the shore of Chek Jawa. The tiny fruits (1cm)
ripen almost to black. The Nyatoh tree belongs to the same family
as the 'chiku' (Achras sapota) that we eat. However, the fruits
of the Nyatoh look very different and are not edible. The flowers
are tiny (less than 1cm) and cream.
Human uses: The timber, known
as 'Nyatoh', is used to build houses.
Status and threats: The tree was previously not even known to exist
in Singpaore. It was only recently discovered as native to Singapore.
Several other trees are found on Lazarus Island. |
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quick
facts
To about 20m tall, grows on the shore of Chek Jawa |
