The Tembusu (Fagraea fragrans) is a large evergreen tree in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. Its trunk is dark brown, with deeply fissured bark, looking somewhat like a bittergourd. It grows in an irregular shape from 10 to 25m high. Its leaves are light green and oval in shape. Its yellowish flowers have a distinct fragrance and the fruits of the tree are bitter tasting red berries, which are eaten by birds and fruit bats. Source: Tembusu, Wikipedia
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Ponya

Residential Fellow:  Dr Bimlesh Wadhwa

Residential Team: Te Juan, Madhu, Xinyun, Alvin

The Red Panda, otherwise known as Ponya (in Nepali), resembles a raccoon and is not closely related to the Giant Panda. It is native to the temperate forests of the Himalayas, is a good tree climber, and spends most of its time in trees. The house holds the value of “Curiosity”.

For more on Red Pandas and their endangerment, click here.

House Companion Animal: Tamaraw

When everything else fails, every Ponyan can agree on at least one thing: the red panda is the cutest house animal.

You can usually find us at the back of the lift (it’s a long ride up), but the best way to lure us out is with the promise of good food! We have an amazing view that we love to show off on social media and a refreshing wind to top off the sunsets.

We’re the house that does our best in everything we set out to do – where the outcome doesn’t matter as long as we do it together!

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