Gapis

Scientific name : Saraca cauliflora Baker.

Local name  : Gapis

Family   : Fabaceae

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A medium-sized,roundish tree, with a combination of colourful leaves and yellow flowers,that make this extremely attractive tree.The pink to purple young leaves are drooping,hanging, and often misunderstood as flowers,from far. Old leaves are green. The tree is also a host for Metallic Cerulean butterfly.

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Native to Singapore,Malaysia and Indonesia. 

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