Fissistigma fulgens (Hook.f. & Thomson) Merr.
Fissistigma fulgens (Hook.f. & Thomson) Merr. Family Annonaceae Synonyms Melodorum fulgens Hook.f. & Thomson. Vernacular Names Malaysia Akar larak, akar salah hutan, akar sengolok (Peninsular). Geographical Distributions It can be found from Southern Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines. Description F. fulgens is a large liana. The leaves are oblong-lance-shaped with a […]
Dischidia major (Vahl) Merr.
Dischidia major (Vahl) Merr. Family Asclepiadaceae Synonyms Dischidia rafflesiana Wallich. Vernacular Names Malaysia Akar kul, akar banok, akar bani (Peninsular). Thailand Chuk rohini (Central), kluai mai (Northern),thao phung pla (Eastern, Ranong). Vietnam Song ly to, d[aa]y m[or] qu[aj]. Geographical Distributions Its distribution is throughout Eastern India, Burma (Myanmar), Indo-China, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, […]
Aglaonema simplex Blume
Aglaonema simplex Blume Family Araceae Synonyms Aglaonema angustifolium N.E.Br., Aglaonema latius Alderw. Vernacular Names Malaysia Sumpuh bulan, sumpuh kering, penggeheh (Peninsular). Indonesia Wetune (Moluccas). Thailand Waan ngot hin (Trang). Geographical Distributions A. simplex can be found in Southern Burma (Myanmar), peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Bali, Borneo, Sulawesi, the Moluccas and the Philippines. Description […]
Cryptocoryne cordata Griffith
Cryptocoryne cordata Griffith Family Araceae Synonyms Cryptocoryne siamensis Gagnep., Cryptocoryne blassii de Wit. Vernacular Names Malaysia Hati-hati paya, keladi paya (Peninsular). Thailand Waa nam (Surat Thani), u-bee kaling-ai (Malay, Narathiwat). Geographical Distributions C. cordata occurs in southern Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia. Description C. cordata is a small, aquatic, perennial herb and with creeping rhizome which […]
Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer
Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer Family Convolvulaceae Synonyms Argyreia speciosa (L.f.) Sweet Vernacular Names English Elephant climber, elephant creeper. Indonesia Areuy bohol keboh (Sundanese). Philippines Sedang-dahon (Tagalog), hojag de seda (Sp). Thailand Bai rabaat, phak rabaat (central), mueang man (Bangkok). Vietnam Th[ar]o b[aj]c g[aa]n. Geographical Distributions Native to India; cultivated in many tropical countries, also throughout […]
Amaranthus spinosus L.
Amaranthus spinosus L. Family Amaranthaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Malaysia Bayam duri, bayam hutan (General). English Spiny amaranth, prickly amaranth, spiny pigweed. Brunei Bayam berduri (Malay). Indonesia Bayam duri (General), bayem eri (Javanese), senggang cucuk (Sundanese). Philippines Urai (Tagalog), harum (Bisaya), kalunai (Iloko). Cambodia Phti: bânla: (Pursat). Laos Hôm hna:m (General). Thailand Mang-lang-du (Karen-Mae […]
Averrhoa carambola L.
Averrhoa carambola L. Family Oxalidaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Malaysia, Indonesia Belimbing manis. English Carambola, star fruit. Philippines Balimbing. Cambodia Spö. Laos Füang. Thailand Ma fueang. Vietnam Khê. French Carambolier. Geographical Distributions Some authors seek the origin in tropical America (Brazil), from where it was supposedly taken to the Philippines. However, most authors support the […]
Citrus hystrix DC.
Citrus hystrix DC. Family Rutaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Malaysia Limau purut. English Mauritius papeda, leech-lime. Indonesia Jeruk purut, limo purut. Philippines Kabuyau, kulubut (Tagalog), kolobot (Bisaya). Myanmar Shouk-pote. Cambodia Krauch soeuch. Laos ‘Khi ‘hout. Thailand Ma kruut. Vietnam Trúc. French Citron combera. Geographical Distributions The origin of Citrus hystrix is not known, but it […]
Swietenia macrophylla King
Swietenia macrophylla King Family Meliaceae Synonyms Swietenia krukovii Gleason, Swietenia belizensis Lundell. Vernacular Names Malaysia Mahogani. English Big-, broad- or large-leaved mahogany, Honduras mahogany. Geographical Distributions Swietenia macrophylla is native to the mainland of tropical Central and South America from Mexico to Peru and Brazil but absent from the central Amazon. It is planted throughout […]
Senna hirsuta (L.) Irwin & Barneby
Senna hirsuta (L.) Irwin & Barneby Family Leguminosae Synonyms Cassia hirsuta L., Cassia leptocarpa Benth. Vernacular Names Malaysia Sinteng, kacang kayu. English Woolly wild sensitive plant. Indonesia Kasingsat bulu (general), kasingsat (Sundanese). Philippines Balbala tufigan, katanda, tighiman (Tagalog). Thailand Phong pheng (northern), dapphit (peninsular). Vietnam Mu[oof]ng r[uwf]ng. Geographical Distributions Senna hirsuta is a native of […]