Ageratum houstonianum Miller
Ageratum houstonianum Miller Family Compositae Synonyms A. mexicanum Sims. Vernacular Names English Goatweed. Geographical Distributions Ageratum houstonianum is originating from Central America, but cultivated in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions. It is found naturalised in many warmer regions including China, India and locally in Southeast Asia (e.g. Peninsular Malaysia, Java, the Philippines, Vietnam). Description A. […]
Acrotrema costatum Jack
Acrotrema costatum Jack Family Dilleniaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Malaysia Meroyan punai tanah (Pahang, Peninsular). Thailand Pot khon, wan chai maha prap, san tao (Peninsular). Geographical Distributions Acrotrema costatum is distributed from southern Burma (Myanmar), peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and northern Sumatra; possibly also in Bangka. Description A. costatum is a small perennial herb […]
Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl
Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl Family Acanthaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Malaysia Jeruju hitam, beruju (Peninsular). English Sea holly. Indonesia Daruju (Javanese), juruju (Sumatra). Thailand Ngueak plaa mo (General). Vietnam [oo] r[oo]. Geographical Distributions Distributed from Southeast Asia to northern Australia. Very common in Malaysia, but less common in Indonesia. Description Acanthus ebracteatus is an erect […]
Acalypha siamensis Oliv. ex Gage
Acalypha siamensis Oliv. ex Gage Family Euphorbiaceae Synonyms A. evrardii Gagnep., A. sphenophylla Pax & K. Hoffm. Vernacular Names Malaysia Teh hutan, teh kampung, tumput. English Wild tea. Indonesia Pokok teh (Sumatra), teh-tehan (Javanese). Cambodia taè préi. Thailand Cha-khoi (Northern), cha-ruesei (Central), phakduk (South-western). Vietnam tr[af] c[oj]c r[af]o, tai t[uw][owj]ng xi[ee]m, ch[ef] m[ax]n h[ar]o. […]
Acalypha hispida Burm.f.
Acalypha hispida Burm.f. Family Euphorbiaceae Synonyms A. densiflora Blume. Vernacular Names Malaysia Buntut kuching, ekur kuching. English Red hot cat-tail, chenille plant. Indonesia Buntut kuching (Malay, Jakarta), tali anjing (Sundanese), wunga tambang (Javanese). Thailand Mai prom (Northern), haang krarok daeng (Central), huu plaa chon (Southwestern). Vietnam tai t[uw][owj]ng xanh, tai t[uw][owj]ng du[oo]i ch[oof]n. Geographical Distributions […]
Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet
Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet Family Malvaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Malaysia Bunga kisar, kembang lohor (Peninsular). English Country mallow, moon-flower. Indonesia Belangan sumpa (Palembang), cemplok (Javanese), kecil (Moluccas). Philippines Malbas, tabing (Tagalog), dalupang (Bisaya). Thailand Phong phaang (Eastern), khrop fan see (Central), ma kong khaao (Northern). Cambodia Dok toc lai. Laos Houk phao ton. […]
Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medikus
Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medikus Family Malvaceae Synonyms Hibiscus manihot L., Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medikus ssp. manihot. Vernacular Names English Aibika (Pidgin), sunset hibiscus. Indonesia Gedi (Minahasa), degi (Ternate). Papua New Guinea Aibika. Philippines Lagikuway (Tagalog), barakue (Batanes), glikway (Subanon). Thailand Po-fai (Northern). Geographical Distributions Abelmoschus manihot is a cultigen with a wide distribution. It is […]
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench Family Malvaceae Synonyms Hibiscus esculentus L. Vernacular Names Malaysia Kacang bendi, sayur bendi, kacang lender. English Okra, lady’s finger. Indonesia Okra, kopi arab. Philippines Okra, saluyot a bunga (Ilocano), haluyot (Ifugao). Burma You-padi. Cambodia Pôôt barang. Laos Khüa ngwàng. Thailand Krachiap-khieo (Central), krachiap-mon(Central), bakhua-mun (Northern). Vietnam d[aaj]u b[aws]p, b[uj] b[aws]p, […]
Psidium guajava L.
Psidium guajava L. Family Myrtaceae Synonyms Psidium aromaticum Blanco. Vernacular Names Malaysia Jambu biji, jambu kampuchia, jambu berase (north). English Guava. Brunei Jambu batu (Malay), biyabas. Indonesia Jambu biji (Malay), jambu klutuk (Javanese). Philippines Guava, bayabas (Tagalog), guyabas (Iloko). Burma Malakapen. Cambodia Trapaek sruk. Laos Si da. Thailand Farang (central), ma-kuai, ma-man (north). Vietnam Oi. […]
Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth.
Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth. Family Leguminosae Synonyms Mimosa dulcis Roxb, Inga dulcis (Roxb.) Willd. Vernacular Names Malaysia Asam kranji, asam tjina. English Guayamochil, Manila tamarind, sweet inga. Indonesia Asam belanda, asem londo (Java), asam koranji (Sunda). Philippines Kamatsile (Tagalog), kamanchilis (Bisaya), damortis (Ilokano). Burma Kway-tanyeng. Cambodia âm’pül tük. Laos Khaam th’ééd. Thailand Makham-thet (central), makham-khong […]
