Glochidion lutescens Blume
| Etymology | Genus | A point; referring to the pointed staminal column of the male flower |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Yellow; probably referring to the flower | |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Anduiupis, Dampul, Mayam | |
| Status | Native: Critically Endangered | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | China, Indochina, Malesia | |
Diagnostics:
Small tree of up to 14m. The twigs are entirely glabrous. The leaves are usually elliptic and distinctively grey-white underneath. Fruits are white with a pink hue. It has been found at Admiralty Forest, Boon Lay drainage canal, BTNR, Bukit Batok East Forest, CCNR, generally located in young secondary forests and scrublands (Lam et al., 2022).
Tree along Nee Soon Swamp Forest (2010).
Branch, shiny leaves due to rain.
Leaves upper surface.
White leaves underside.
Fruits.
References
Lam, W. N., Loh, J. W., Chong, R., Ting, Y. Y., Chan, P. J., Rahman, N. E., & Chong, K. Y. (2022). Towards a field guide to the trees of the Nee Soon Swamp Forest (VII): Phyllanthaceae. Nature in Singapore, 15(Suppl. 1): e2022073.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2026-03-08 / Modified: 2026-03-09
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