Mallotus floribundus (Blume) Müll. Arg.
Mallotus floribundus (Blume) Müll. Arg. Family Euphorbiaceae Synonyms M. anamiticus O. Kuntze. Vernacular Names Malaysia Mallotus marambokan (Sabah), maya-maya, pasu-pasu (Peninsular). English Blue blade. Indonesia Nakau (Palembang), tapen (Java). Philippines Tula-tula (Filipino). Burma (Myanmar) taung-kado. Thailand Lo khon, pik (Peninsular), prik (Peninsular, South-western). Vietnam b[aj]ch dan, ba b[es]t hoa nhi[eef]u. Geographical Distributions Mallotus floribundus is […]
Mallotus paniculatus (Lamk) Müll. Arg.
Mallotus paniculatus (Lamk) Müll. Arg. Family Euphorbiaceae Synonyms Croton paniculatus Lamk, Mallotus cochinchinensis Lour. Vernacular Names Malaysia Balek angin (Peninsular), mallotus balabakan (Sabah). English Turn-in-the-wind. Indonesia Calik angin (Sundanese), tutup awu, tutup kancil (Javanese). Philippines Anaplan (Bukidnon). Laos ‘khi2 thao1, lat koua, luat ma2. Thailand Saet (Peninsular), sate-ton (North-eastern), soi daao (South-eastern). Vietnam b[uj]c b[aj]c, […]
Melastoma sanguineum Sims
Melastoma sanguineum Sims Family Melastomataceae Synonyms M. decemfidum Roxb. ex Jack. Vernacular Names Malaysia Sendudok, sendudok gajah (Peninsular). Cambodia Prea, kenchea das. Thailand Mang khre khon, mang khre chaang, bre chaang (Peninsular). Vietnam mua b[af]. Geographical Distributions Melastoma sanguineum is distributed from Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, southern China, Indo-China to Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, the Lesser Sunda […]
Merremia hederacea (Burm.f.) Hallier f.
Merremia hederacea (Burm.f.) Hallier f. Family Convolvulaceae Synonyms Evolvulus hederaceus Burm.f. Vernacular Names Malaysia Ulan pelandok. Indonesia Lawatan (Javanese), tatapajan (Sundanese), kelemibiet (West Kalimantan). Thailand cha uek, ma uek (eastern), thao sa uek (central). Vietnam b[if]m hoa v[af]ng. Geographical Distributions Merremia hederacea is distributed from tropical Africa, Mascarene Islands, tropical Asia, from the Himalayas southwards […]
Merremia peltata (L.) Merr.
Merremia peltata (L.) Merr. Family Convolvulaceae Synonyms Convolvulus peltatus L., M. nymphaeifolia Hallier f. Vernacular Names Malaysia Akar ulan, akar ulan gajah (Peninsular). Indonesia Areuy carayun (Sundanese), hailale (Ambon), kuge (Ternate). Papua New Guinea Palai (Lomeoi, Manus Province), dawe (Koropak, Madang Province), Philippines Bulakan (Tagalog, Bisaya), budakin (Bagobo), tampinita (Subanun). Thailand Yaan len, en […]
Merremia umbellata (L.) Hallier f. subsp. orientalis (Hallier f.) Ooststr.
Merremia umbellata (L.) Hallier f. subsp. orientalis (Hallier f.) Ooststr. Family Convolvulaceae Synonyms Convolvulus umbellatus L. Vernacular Names Malaysia Andur nasi (Peninsular), ulan tapak pelandok. Indonesia Lawatan kebo (Javanese), areuj geureung (Sundanese), daun bisul (Moluccas). Philippines Kalamitmit (Tagbanua), bangbangau (Iloko), kamokamotihan (Tagalog). Thailand Chingcho khaao (Northern), thao dok baan tuum (south-eastern), en (Peninsular). Vietnam b[if]m […]
Merremia vitifolia (Burm.f.) Hallier f.
Merremia vitifolia (Burm.f.) Hallier f. Family Convolvulaceae Synonyms Convolvulus vitifolius Burm.f., Ipomoea vitifolia Blume. Vernacular Names Malaysia Akar lulang bulu, ulan raya (Peninsular). Indonesia Ginda purang utang (Javanese), areuy kawoyang (Sundanese), dewulu (Madurese). Philippines Lakmit (Tagalog), kalalakmit (Sulu). Cambodia Var moba mek. Thailand Ching chaw. Vietnam b[if]m l[as] nho Geographical Distributions Merremia vitifolia is […]
Mesona palustris Blume
Mesona palustris Blume Family Labiatae Synonyms Geniosporum parviflorum Wallich ex Benth., Mesona wallichiana Benth., Mesonaparviflorum (Wallich ex Benth.) Briq. Vernacular Names English Black cincau. Indonesia Cincau hitam (Indonesian), janggelan (Javanese), cincau hideung (Sundanese). Geographical Distributions Mesona palustris originated in the region from India and Burma (Myanmar) to Indo-China. From there it spread into the Malesian […]
Mesua lepidota T.Anderson
Mesua lepidota T.Anderson Family Guttiferae Synonyms Kayea lepidota (T.Anderson) Pierre, K. parviflora Ridl. Vernacular Names Malaysia Penaga bayan, penaga tikus (Peninsular). Geographical Distributions Mesua lepidota is distributed throughout Malaysia (Peninsular), Indonesia (Sumatra). Description M. lepidota is a tree which is up to measure 20 m tall with trunk diametre of measuring 40 cm. […]
Mesua ferrea L.
Mesua ferrea L. Family Guttiferae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Malaysia Penaga, penaga lilin, lenggapus (Peninsular). English Ceylon ironwood, Indian rose chestnut. Indonesia Nagasari (Javanese), nagasari gede (Sundanese). Burma (Myanmar) Ngaw, gangaw. Laos Ka thang, may lek. Cambodia Bos neak. Thailand Bunnak (General), saaraphi-doi (Chiang Mai). Vietnam v[aas]p. Geographical Distributions Mesua ferrea is distributed throughout […]
