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Rukam Manis
Flacourtia rukam


English Common Name: Rukam Manis, Indian Prune

Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 大叶刺篱木 (Dàyè cìlímù)

Other Local Name: Rukam Manis (Malaysia)

Family Name: Salicaceae (Willow Family)‎

Scientific Name: Flacourtia rukam

Synonym: Flacourtia euphlebia

Classification: ‎Angiosperms (Flowering Plants)‎ > ‎Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division)‎ > Malpighiales‎ > ‎Salicaceae (Willow Family)‎ > ‎Flacourtia

Origin: Malesia

Growth Habit: Tree

Characteristic: A small tree growing to 15 meters height with small, round fruits ripen to dark purple. Leaves margins coarsely toothed.

Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Images Location: Penang, Malaysia

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