Saturday 19 October 2013

Bornean Rhu

Location in MGP:


Common Name: Bornean Rhu

Scientific Name: Gymnostoma nobile

Points of Interest:
The Bornean Rhu, like many other coniferous trees, do not produce fruits. Their seeds are instead exposed and occur on woody cones. 
(National Parks Board, 2009)


Bornean Rhu

Cone

Trunk

Leaves

Close-up of the leaves
  
Reference:
National Parks Board. (2009). Trees of Our Garden City: A Guide to the Common Trees of Singapore. Singapore: National Parks Board.


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