In Singapore, the Johor fig, Ficus kerkhovenii Koord. & Valeton (Moraceae), is a nationally critically endangered species whose large trees can now only be found in Changi, D'Leedon condominium, Pulau Ubin, Sentosa, and the Singapore... more
In Singapore, the Johor fig, Ficus kerkhovenii Koord. & Valeton (Moraceae), is a nationally critically endangered species whose large trees can now only be found in Changi, D'Leedon condominium, Pulau Ubin, Sentosa, and the Singapore Botanic Gardens' Jungle. It is an immense, magnificent tree well worth propagating and cultivating more extensively in Singapore, where it can be grown in parks, large gardens, and other sites to enhance the native biodiversity since it supports many insect and frugivorous bird species.
Vrydagzynea lancifolia Ridl. was presumed to be nationally extinct until the rediscovery of a single individual in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve on 29 Oct.2013. Three inflorescences were observed on a single plant, but there was no fruit... more
Vrydagzynea lancifolia Ridl. was presumed to be nationally extinct until the rediscovery of a single individual in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve on 29 Oct.2013. Three inflorescences were observed on a single plant, but there was no fruit set. There were no other individuals found in the vicinity. Conservation is necessary to ensure the continued survival of this species in Singapore. A conservation status of critically endangered is proposed for this species.