Calophyllum inophyllum at Singapore Botanic Garden's Botany Centre. Apparently underwent some changes recently.
A large clearing created by a large limb that broke off, as shown below. Young trees that looked like the same species were newly planted in the clearing.
Jagged edges of wood seen near the base where the large branch broke off. The tree seemed to be leaning toward the building too. When left on its own (no formative pruning), Calophyllum inophyllum is low-branching and have spreading crown. It is slow-growing, and coupled with its age, the chances of this tree closing up the large wound is low.
Additional metal tripod prop.
Additional metal bipod prop.
The metal poles sounded solid (not pipes) when rapped with my knuckles.
Elaeocarpus angustifolius near Nassim Gate, which is topped off at approximately 6m height.
Fruits are blue to purplish-blue globose fleshy drupes, about 1.5-3.0 cm wide. Used as bushfood and jam-making. Birds attracting, so I suppose birds eat them too.
In the new Ethonobotany Garden building.
Reminded me of the cluster bomblets in the landmine museum in Cambodia.
"Medicinal Pounder. This pounder is used to grid plants into powder for use as medicines in healing ceremonies. Made out of Belian wood, it is weather-proof and made to last for centuries even with outdoor use."
Poikilospermum suaveolens is a large shrub that can be a climber or creeper (as shown above), and looks like Dillenia suffruticosa from afar.
Flowers attract birds because of its nectar, like sunbirds. In comparision, D. suffruticosa attract birds with its red fruits.
