Nemesu (HT 2015 245)

Reference ID HT 2015-245	Scientific name: Rubroshorea pauciflora Family name: Dipterocarpaceae Girth: 6.64 m @ 1.3 m height Height: 44.6 m	Location Singapore Botanic Gardens, Rainforest (near HT Mengkulang)
⚠️ Please note that this Heritage Tree is in a forested area.

The Rubroshorea pauciflora, previously known as Shorea pauciflora, is an emergent forest tree native to Singapore with the conservation status of ‘endangered’. It has a distinct scaly bole and often large buttresses. It belongs to the dark red Meranti group and produces valuable timber.

This majestic tree is part of the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ rainforest. It has a straight bole up to 60 m tall. It is near to the edge of the rainforest and can be easily viewed from Lower Ring Road.

The road name, Nemesu Avenue, near the Lower Peirce Reservoir area, was named after this species.

For more information on this species, please refer to NParks Flora & Fauna Web profile here.

Gallery

Heritage Tree Crown seen above Tree line
(📷: Hazri Boey)

Canopy of Heritage Tree
(📷: Hazri Boey)