EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Article 2 under Biodiversity section will reveal general information on plant. Plant or well known as flora is one of the component under the 5 Kingdom system. This article provide a very accessible and useful summary of important features when one talk about plants. Brilliant and colourful figures, photos and illustrations are presented accordingly to the statement in the text to assist and provide readers with clearer thoughts about plants. Some of the high-profile plants in Malaysia such as orchids, rafflesia and pitcher plants are being described as well in this article.
To help readers envisage what are the contents of this article, the followings are subtopics which are highlighted throughout the article:
- General Introduction
- What are Plants
- Plant Groups in Malaysia
- Plant Diversity in Malaysia and in the World
- Plant Interaction
- Interesting Plants of Unique Ecosystem in Malaysia
- Values of Plants
- Uses of Plants
- Plants and Major Industries in Malaysia
- Plant’s Contribution to Carbon Balance and It’s role in Global Climate Change
- Plants in Culture
- Flowers and Their Meanings
- Plant Breeding, Genetic Engineering and Wild Relatives
- Plants and Conservation in Malaysia
- Photos of common vegetables, spices and herbs and fruits
Photos of vegetables
Solanum melongena (Eggplant) 
Abelmoschus esculentus (Lady’s finger) 
Allium fistulosum (Spring onion) 
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives) 
Brassica aleracea (Broccoli) 
Brassica oleracea var. capitata (Purple cabbage) 
Capsicum annnum (Chili) 
Cucumis sativus (Cucumber) 
Daucus carota (Carrot) 
Momordica charantia (Bitter gourd) 
Parkia speciosa (Petai) 
Spinacea oleracea (Spinach) 
Vigna radiata (Bean sprout)
Photos of spices and herbs
Alpinia galangal (Galangal) 
Chrysanthemum indicum (Chrysanthemum) 
Curcuma longa (Turmeric) 
Garcinia atroviridis (Asam gelugor) 
Piper nigrum (Black pepper) 
Zingiber officinale (Ginger)
Photos of spices and herbs
Aloe vera (Aloe) 
Ananas comosus (Pineapple) 
Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) 
Annona muricata (Soursop) 
Artocarpus altilis (Breadfruit) 
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) 
Averrhoa carambola (Starfruit) 
Baccaurea motleyana (Rambai) 
Carica papaya (Papaya) 
Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon) 
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) 
Citrus maxima (Pamelo) 
Citrofortunella microcarpa (Calamansi) 
Citrus sinensis (Orange) 
Cucumis melo (Honeydew) 
Cucurbita maxima (Pumpkin) 
Dimocarpus longan (Longan) 
Durio lahia (Durian) 
Ficus carica (Fig) 
Fragaria ananassa (Strawberry) 
Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) 
Hylocereus undatus (Dragon fruit) 
Malus domestica (Apple) 
Mangifera indica (Mango) 
Mangifera pajang (Bambangan) 
Manilkara zapota (Ciku) 
Musa acuminata (Banana) 
Nephelium lappaceum (Rambutan) 
Nephelium mutabile (Pulasan) 
Psidium sp. (Guava) 
Pyrus communis (Pear) 
Salacca zalacca (Snake fruit) 
Vitis vinifera (Red grape) 
Zea mays (Sweet corn)
Keywords:
Plant, flora, food, medicine, bryophytes, ferns, gymnosperm, angiosperm, forest, horticulture, perfumery, tourism, interaction
