Plant · GBIF taxon 5383897
Simpoh Air
Dillenia suffruticosaAlso known as Simpor, Shrubby Dillenia, CB Leaf
Simpoh air is a resilient tropical shrub characterized by large, glossy leaves and bright yellow, five-petaled blossoms that open for a single day at dawn. Once pollinated, the floral buds develop into pink, star-shaped split fruits that reveal crimson, aril-covered seeds favored by forest birds. Its deep roots reach into high water tables, allowing it to thrive in swampy soils, river margins, and disturbed clearings rapidly.
TropicalPioneer SpeciesYellow Flowers
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Nutrients
Predators
- Birds
- Small Mammals
- Caterpillars
ThreatsMinimal; managed as an invasive weed in introduced ranges like Sri Lanka
HabitatsSecondary forests, riverbanks, swampy grounds, disturbed clearings
Life span20–50 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyDilleniaceae
- SpeciesDillenia suffruticosa
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild fruits have toxic look-alikes; never eat wild plant parts based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Observation Timing: Look early in the morning, as flowers open at dawn and shed their petals by late afternoon.
- Habitat Spotting: Search along sunny river margins, swampy clearings, and forest edges throughout tropical Southeast Asia.
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