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View of Provinsi Lakka, looking south
In the foreground is the Pong-Pong tree
Location : Zone F |
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Apple-like fruits of the Pong-Pong |
Provinsi Lakka is located at Zone F. So far there are three clumps of the Sealing-wax palm planted at the area. It is interesting to note that from two of the clumps I have obtained many plantlets by just removing or separating them from the mother tree. Two varieties of the Sealing-wax palm are available on site. One has deep orange leaf sheath while the other is in bright red. There are other side attractions at the Provinsi Lakka. A Pong-Pong tree nearby is attractive for its daily flowers and fruits that look like apples. Other flowering shrubs and herbs planted includes the hibiscus, heliconias, scented pandanus (
Pandanus amaryllifolius), variegated Bunga Cina (
Gardenia jasminoides) etc.
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Many names are given to this attractive palm e.g. Lipstick Palm, Pinang Raja, Sealing-wax palm
Botanic name : Cyrtostachys renda
Syn: Cyrtostachys lakka |
The Sealing-wax palm is a very attractive ornamental tree that should be used more generously in our Malaysian garden or Laman Kambatik. More Sealing-wax palm will be added to the Provinsi Lakka gradually.
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A variegated form of the Gardenia jasminoides |
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Bunga Raya (Malay) - national flower of Malaysia - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis |
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