Baeckia frutcscens — another recently introduced plant in Singapore. 
In recent years. Araucaria excelsa and Cycas revoluta have been in great 
demand for their decorative value. Two fairly new introductions which are ex- 
pected to gain popularity are Warscewiczia coccinea, which resembles Poinsettia 
(Euphorbia pulcherrinia ) in having scarlet bracts and Baeckia frutescens, a graceful 
shrub with fine needle-like foliage borne on pendulous branches. 
During 1971, 27 species of newly introduced plants were distributed to the 
Parks & Trees Branch and 15 species to the Primary Production Department. 
Among these are Aralia elegantissima an attractive small tree with dissected leaves 
of an unusual red -brown colour and Toona sinensis a quick growing shade tree 
suitable for roadsides and parks. 
Others include: — 
Araucaria excelsa ‘ hybrid ’ — a variety of the Norfolk Island pine, with 
soft fernlike foliage. 
Eugenia jumbos — a fruit tree suitable for house gardens. 
Bauhinia acuminata , with large white flowers. 
Ruellia lorentziana, with violet blue flowers. 
Petunias (16 varieties); and 
Ruta graveolens — a low shrub with dissected glaucous leaves. 
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