A guide to the wayside trees of Singapore / by Wee Yeow Chin ; all photographs by the author ; designed by Singapore Science Centre



Digitised Book 3.15.20.220 (0)

1989

A guide to the wayside trees of Singapore / by Wee Yeow Chin ; all photographs by the author ; designed by Singapore Science Centre

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For the last decade there has developed a gradual interest in nature as Singapore became more and more urbanised. This booklet aims to assist those with an interest in trees to recognise them. To be able to recognise trees is the first step towards developing a deeper interest in them. Hopefully, this will lead to a love of plants and nature in general.

Subjects

Trees--Singapore--Identification Roadside plants--Singapore

Categories

Plants

Additional Details

Creators
Wee, Yeow Chin
Subject
Trees--Singapore--Identification
Roadside plants--Singapore
Publisher
The Centre, 1989
National Library Board Singapore, 1989
Contributors
Singapore Science Centre
Digital Description
application/pdf, col. ill.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Angsana (Ptenxarpus indicus). Rain tree (Samanea saman) -- Legumes. Brown heart (Andira inermis). Bushy cassia (Cassia biflora)... -- Palms. Alexandra palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae). Betel nut palm (Arsca catechu)... -- Figs. Bodh tree (Ficus religiosa). Broad-leaved fig (Ficus roxburghii)... -- Trees for shade. African mahogany (Khaya grandifolia). Broad-leaved mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)... -- Trees with colourful flowers. Anatto (Bixa orellana). Bottle-brush (Callistemon spp.)... -- Trees with fragrant flowers. Kedah gardenia (Gardenia cannata). Orange Chempaka (Michelia champaca) -- Unusual trees. Blue bush (Callitris sp.). Bornean ru (Casuanna nobilis)... -- Trees found unsuitable for Singapore. Acacia (Acacia auriculiformis)...
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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.