Ecology
The flowers serve as a rich source of nectar for other organisms, including fruit bats, a wide range of insect and bird species, such as the Scaly-breasted Lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus). The Grey-headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) and Little Red Flying-fox (P. scapulatus) consume the flowers.
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