Physalis peruviana L.
Physalis peruviana L. Family Solanaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names English Cape gooseberry. Indonesia Ceplukan, cecendet badak. Philippines Lobo-lobohan. Thailand Gusboeri (Bangkok). Geographical Distributions Physalis peruviana occurs naturally in the Peruvian and Chilean highlands. During the last 200 years, it has been cultivated and become widely naturalised elsewhere in tropical highlands. It is also grown in […]
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels Family Myrtaceae Synonyms Myrtus cumini L., Eugenia jambolana Lamk, Syzygium jambolanum (Lamk) DC., Eugenia cumini (L.) Druce. Vernacular Names Malaysia Jambulana, jambulan. English Jambolan. Indonesia Jamblang, duwet (Java). Philippines Duhat (Tagalog, Bisaya), lomboi (Ilokano). Burma Thabyay-hpyoo. Cambodia Pring bai. Laos Va. Thailand Wa (central), hakhiphae (Chiang Rai). Vietnam Vôi rung, trâm […]
Stelechocarpus burahol (Blume) Hook. f. & Thomson
Stelechocarpus burahol (Blume) Hook. f. & Thomson Family Annonaceae Synonyms Uvaria burahol Blume. Vernacular Names English and French Kepel. Indonesia Kepel (Malay, Javanese), burahol (Sundanese), kecindul (Javanese). Geographical Distributions Stelechocarpus burahol is found in Southeast Asia, throughout Malaysia as far as the Solomons; however, in the Philippines and Australia, it is a recent introduction. Cultivation […]
Mikania cordata (Burm.f.) B.L. Robinson
Mikania cordata (Burm.f.) B.L. Robinson Family Compositae Synonyms Eupatorium cordatum Burm.f., Mikania volubilis (Vahl) Willd. Vernacular Names Malaysia Akar lupang, ceroma, selaput tunggul. English Mile-a-minute. Indonesia Brojo lego (Javanese), blukar (Sumatra), hila hitu lama (Ambon). Philippines Bikas (Bagobo), detidid (Igorot), uoko (Bontok). Thailand Khikaiyan. Geographical Distributions Most species of Mikania are native to the Americas; […]
Melia azedarach L.
Melia azedarach L. Family Meliaceae Synonyms Melia sempervirens (L.) Sw., Melia dubia Cavanilles, Melia composita Willd. Vernacular Names Malaysia Mindi keciI. English Chinaberry, Persian lilac, pride of India. Indonesia Gringging, mindi (Java), marambung (Sumatra). Philippines Paraiso, balagango (Tagalog), bagalunga (Bisaya). Singapore Mindi kechil. Cambodia Dâk’ hiën, sdau khmaôch. Laos H’ienx, kadau s’a:ngz. Thailand Lian, lian-baiyai […]
Juncus effusus L.
Juncus effusus L. Family Juncaceae Synonyms Juncus communis E. Mey., Juncus sundaicus RidI. Vernacular Names English Soft rush, common rush, mat rush. Indonesia Sumpu, udulan (Javanese). Philippines Sudsud (lgorot), pingot, balili (Bontoc). Vietnam C[aa]y b[aas]c, b[aas]c d[ef]n, d[aw]ng t[aa]m th[ar]o. French Jonc à lier, jonc épars. Geographical Distributions Juncus effusus is widely distributed in the […]
Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) R. Br.
Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) R. Br. Family Convolvulaceae Synonyms Convolvulus pes-caprae L., Ipomoea biloba Forsk., Ipomoea maritima (Desr.) R. Br. Vernacular Names English Beach morning glory, horse’s footprint, goat’s foot creeper. American Bay-hops. Indonesia Daun katang, tapak kuda (general), katang-katang (Bali). Myanmar Pinlaikazum. Cambodia Trakuon kantek, pak bung tale. Thailand Phakbung-thale (central). Vietnam Rau mu[oos]ng […]
Indigofera suffruticosa Miller
Indigofera suffruticosa Miller Family Leguminosae Synonyms Indigofera anil L. Vernacular Names Malaysia Tarom, sekebak (Peninsular Malaysia). English Anil indigo. American Anil de pasto. Indonesia Taem-taem (Sumatra), tagom-tagom (Kalimantan), tom janti (Javanese). Philippines Tina-tinaan (Tagalog), tayum (Hisaya, Ilokano), sangifaria (Mindanao). Thailand Khram-thuan (Shan, Chiang Mai), khram yai (Ubon Ratchathani). Vietnam Ch[af]m b[uj]i, c[aa]y ch[af]m. Geographical Distributions […]
Indigofera hirsuta L.
Indigofera hirsuta L. Family Leguminosae Synonyms Indigofera indica Miller, Indigofera ferruginea Schum. & Thonn., Indigofera angustifolia Blanco. Vernacular Names Malaysia Cermai burong. English Hairy indigo. American Rough hairy indigo. Indonesia Tom-toman, jukut lulut (Java), tebawang amjak (Sulawesi). Philippines Tayom (Iloko), tagum (Bisaya), tina-tinaan (Tagalog). Papua New Guinea Tildjil, wiereka. Thailand Khram-khon (northern). Vietnam C[aa]y c[or] […]
Maesopsis eminii Engler
Maesopsis eminii Engler Family Rhamnaceae Synonyms Maesopsis berchemioides (Pierre) A. Chev. Vernacular Names English Umbrella tree, musizi (standard trade name). Indonesia Kayu Afrika. French Musizi. Geographical Distributions Maesopsis eminii occurs naturally between 6°S and 8°N in tropical Africa along the Gulf of Guinea (including Sao Tome) from Liberia to Angola and through Zaire, southern Sudan […]
