In disturbed forests or on open places along rivers, also in keranga forests up to 1500 m altitude. On sandy to clay soils, but also found on limestone. Transient pioneers of open sites such as wasteland and forest fringes.
Distribution in Singapore
Woodlands, Mandai and Yio Chu Kang.
Distribution worldwide
Indo-China, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas.
Flowering and fruiting
Dispersal
Biotic (Fauna)
Wildlife interactions
Light conditions
Full sun
Soil conditions
Water
Remarks
Additional references
Chia, E. J., Ooi, Z. Y., Lua, H. K., Loo, A. H., Ang, W. F., Ong, K. H., & Wong, K. M. (2017). Glochidion obscurum Bl.(Phyllanthaceae), a new record for Singapore. Nature in Singapore, 10, 49-53.
