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Mallotus philippensis - Kamala tree

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Identification
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Leaves are opposite on the stem|Ovate to oblong in shape. 4 to 12 cm long, 2 to 7 cm wide with a long pointed tip.|The upper surface is green without hairs, the underside pale grey in colour. With a magnifying glass, small red glands may be visible. Leaf stems 2 to 5 cm long, somewhat thickened at both ends. The first leaf vein on either side of the mid rib extends from the leaf base, to over half the length of the leaf. Veins raised and evident under the leaf.}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|Yellow-brown flowers form on racemes. Racemes up to 6 cm long.|Male and female flowers grow on separate trees.|New South Wales flowering period is from June to November. Flowering period in the Philippines is March to April|}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|6 to 9 mm broad|covered in red powdery substance|seeds 2 to 3 mm in diameter||Fresh seed is advised for germination.|}}
===Other features===
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