Growth and reproductive seasonality
Flowering season
In spite of the equable tropical climate without any unfavourable season for plant growth, in Malaysia there are only a small number of plants which produce leaves and flowers regularly throughout the year. Many of these aseasonal trees are found along the coasts or in secondary forests. Examples are the simpoh ayer (Dillenia suffruticosa) among the dicotyledons, and many species of palms among the monocotyledons. Most Malaysian plants periodically produce new leaves or flowers, the latter followed by fruits. If this happens regularly at the same time of the year, then these plants are considered seasonal.
- Information in the full article includes
- Leafing
- Flowering
- Fruiting