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New stamp series showcases critically endangered native coastal plants in Singapore

By Calista Wong, The Straits Times, 31 May 2025 at 09:39 am


 he four plant species are recognisable by their striking ornamental flowers, fruits and foliage.
PHOTO: The four plant species are recognisable by their striking ornamental flowers, fruits and foliage. Photo by Singpost and NParks
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The sea trumpet tree and queen coralbead vine are among four species featured in a new set of stamps that showcase critically endangered native coastal plants.

The stamp series - the result of a tie-up between Singapore Post (SingPost) and the National Parks Board (NParks) - aims to shine a light on Singapore's unique natural heritage and the urgent need for conservation, the two agencies said in a joint statement on May 30.
 

 Singapore Post and National Parks Board Unveil 'Critically Endangered Flora of Singapore – Flora of Coastal Forests' Stamp Issue
PHOTO: Singapore Post and National Parks Board Unveil "Critically Endangered Flora of Singapore – Flora of Coastal Forests" Stamp Issue
Picture posted by Singapore Post (Hong Mei Yu - hongmeiyu@singpost.com) and National Parks (Amanda Yap - amanda_jane_YAP@nparks.gov.sg) on 30 May 2025
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The series also comes just in time for the Festival of Biodiversity, which will be held at the Plaza in the National Library Building, from May 31 to June 1, the statement added.

The stamps, valued at between 52 cents and ＄2 each, can be bought at all post offices, on the SingPost website, and philatelic stores from May 30. They will also be sold at the festival.
 

 The stamps, valued at between 52 cents and $2 each, can be bought at all post offices, on the SingPost website, and philatelic stores from May 30. They will also be sold at the festival.
PHOTO: The stamps, valued at between 52 cents and ＄2 each, can be bought at all post offices, on the SingPost website, and philatelic stores from May 30. They will also be sold at the festival.
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Apart from the sea trumpet and queen coralbead, the stamps feature the Ormocarpum cochinchinense tree and Ficus stricta, a type of strangling fig tree.

The four plant species are recognisable by their striking ornamental flowers, fruits and foliage, and are part of the NParks' Species Recovery Programme, which aims to secure the long-term survival of rare and endangered native flora.
 

 The four plant species are recognisable by their striking ornamental flowers, fruits and foliage, and are part of the NParks' Species Recovery Programme, which aims to secure the long-term survival of rare and endangered native flora.
PHOTO: The four plant species are recognisable by their striking ornamental flowers, fruits and foliage, and are part of the NParks' Species Recovery Programme, which aims to secure the long-term survival of rare and endangered native flora.
Picture posted by  White Knight, Commonwealth Stamps Opinion on Friday, 23 May 2025 at 06:34 
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The latest series is titled Critically Endangered Flora Of Singapore - Flora Of Coastal Forests, and is the last of three stamp series to showcase endangered plant species in Singapore.

The 2024 series highlighted the critically endangered native flora of Singapore's tropical lowland rainforests, which include the two-fold velvet bean climber, tiger's betel, the squirrel's jack and the Kadsura scandens.
 

 The latest series is titled Critically Endangered Flora Of Singapore - Flora Of Coastal Forests, and is the last of three stamp series to showcase endangered plant species in Singapore.
PHOTO: The latest series is titled Critically Endangered Flora Of Singapore - Flora Of Coastal Forests, and is the last of three stamp series to showcase endangered plant species in Singapore.
Picture posted by  White Knight, Commonwealth Stamps Opinion on Friday, 23 May 2025 at 06:34 
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All four plants can be found in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve, said NParks.

In 2023, four critically endangered native floral species from Singapore's swamp forests were featured on stamps: the lipstick plant, Singapore Kopsia, red Salak, and Fagraea splendens.
 

 All four plants can be found in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve, said NParks.
PHOTO: All four plants can be found in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve, said NParks.
Picture posted by  White Knight, Commonwealth Stamps Opinion on Friday, 23 May 2025 at 06:34
 


They were found or rediscovered in the Nee Soon Swamp Forest, which is the only remaining primary freshwater swamp forest in Singapore.
PHOTO: They were found or rediscovered in the Nee Soon Swamp Forest, which is the only remaining primary freshwater swamp forest in Singapore.
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 The sea trumpet tree and queen coralbead vine are among four species featured in a new set of stamps that showcase critically endangered native coastal plants.
PHOTO: The sea trumpet tree and queen coralbead vine are among four species featured in a new set of stamps that showcase critically endangered native coastal plants.
Designer: Teo Nam Siang
Picture posted by Lim Chee Soon on Friday, 30 May 2025 at 08:47 pm - Endangered plants of Singapore's coastal forest
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 All four plants can be found in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve, said NParks.
PHOTO: All four plants can be found in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve, said NParks.
Picture posted by Lim Chee Soon on Friday, 30 May 2025 at 08:47 pm - Endangered plants of Singapore's coastal forest
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By Calista Wong, The Straits Times, 31 May 2025 at 09:39 am
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[1] Calista Wong, The Straits Times, New stamp series showcases critically endangered native coastal plants in Singapore, posted on 31 May 2025 at 09:39 am, https://www.tnp.sg/news/new-stamp-series-showcases-critically-endangered-native-coastal-plants-singapore?ref=section-list

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