Ketapang?

[Common Mime]

Can anyone confirm the host plant for Centaur Oak Blue? I think it is Terminalia catappa, common English name: Sea Almond; common Malays name: Ketapang.

I am not sure about the correct ID for the host plant but will confirm it.

[Elbowed Pierrot]

u got a shot of the leave? if its ketapang, then I can ID, cos we (aquarist) use the leaf to soften the water

[Common Mime]

Check out this thread (http://b-pals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3016), Simon.

Thanks.

[Elbowed Pierrot]

got pix of flower?

[Sky Blue]

I'm confuse CM, u meant this plant?
http://www.b-pals.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2035&stc=1&d=1131803779

[Elbowed Pierrot]

yes SC, looks like ketapang though.. but pretty hugh leaves for a short plant (unless the plant isnt that small) :P

[Common Mime]

Some shots of the tree.

#1. Leaves of this BIG tree. It is at least 5-6 storey tall but you may find some branches growing at the low level as shown in the photo.

#2. The red will rust and turns into red when it gets older?

#3. Shot from ground level.

#4. The young shoot of the leaves.

#5. The young leaf of the tree.

[Common Mime]

#6. One of the branches of the tree.

Simon, I can't find the flower of the tree. :-(

[Elbowed Pierrot]

ok, 95% sure its ketapang tree

[Common Mime]

Thanks Simon!


u got a shot of the leave? if its ketapang, then I can ID, cos we (aquarist) use the leaf to soften the waterNo wonder I see this leaves in the aquarium tanks when I bought my fishes last time.

[Elbowed Pierrot]

the makes the water acidic and calm certain fishes (from softwater)

[Silverstreak]

Concurred , from the pictures shown it is ketapang leave. I use them in breeding my Betta.

Likely that the cat can only feed on the young leaves , the mature leaves are thick and hard..... unless they have iron teeth..:bsmile:

[Common Mime]

Not really Sunny, I see the red leaves being munched away too...

Of course, preferrably the young leaves... hehe

[Sky Blue]

Well done CM :cheers:

Another host plant of Centaur Oak Blue found by Khew is Eugenia grandis, so you found a new one ;-)

More info on this Sea Almond / Ketapang. (http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/plants/sea_almond.htm)