Streblus elongatus

(Streblus elongatus)

Description

Streblus elongatus, sometimes referred to as Artocarpus elongatus, is a type of tree. It is commonly known as "tempinis" in Singapore, and the Tampines River and New Town of Tampines are named for it. The plant produces white latex wherever it is cut. It has been referred to as Sloetia elongata in the past.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Rosales
Family:Moraceae
Genus:Streblus
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