Anthocephalus chinensis (Lamk) A. Rich.ex Walp.
Anthocephalus chinensis (Lamk) A. Rich.ex Walp. Family Rubiaceae Synonyms Anthocephalus indicus A.Rich., Anthocephalus cadamba (Roxb.) Miq., Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser. Vernacular Names Malaysia Kelempayan (Peninsular), laran (Peninsular, Sabah), selimpoh (Sarawak). English Kadam, cadamba, common 1 bur-flower tree. Brunei Bangkal, kaatoan bangkal. Indonesia Jabon (Java), laran (Kalimantan), emajang (Sumatra). Papua New Guinea Labula. Philippines Kaatoan bangkal […]
Citrofortunella microcarpa (Bunge) Wijnands
Citrofortunella microcarpa (Bunge) Wijnands Family Rutaceae Synonyms Citrus microcarpa Bunge, Citrus mitis Blanco, Citrofortunella mitis Blanco. Vernacular Names Malaysia Limau kesturi, limau chuit. English Calamondin, China orange, golden lime. Indonesia Jeruk peres, jeruk kasturi, jeruk potong. Philippines Kalamondin, kalamansi, limonsito. Thailand Sommapit (Trat), somchit (Bangkok), manao-wan. Vietnam Tac, hnh. French Calamondin. Geographical Distributions This species […]
Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz.
Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz. Family Apocynaceae Synonyms Ophioxylon serpentinum L. Vernacular Names English Snakewood. Indonesia Pule pandak (Javanese). Thailand Khem daeng (Northern), ra yom (Central), ka yom (Peninsular). Vietnam Ba g[aj]c [aas] d[ooj], ba g[aj]c hoa d[or], ba g[aj]c thu[oos]c. Geographical Distributions Rauvolfia serpentina is found in India, Sri Lanka, Indo-China, southern China […]
Nepenthes ampullaria Jack
Nepenthes ampullaria Jack Family Nepenthaceae Synonyms Nepenthes ampullacea H. Low. Vernacular Names Malaysia Akar periuk kera, periuk kera, akar cerek-cerek. English Pitcher plant, tropical pitcher plant, monkey pot. Indonesia Kantong teko (general), ketakong betul (Bangka), katidieng boruak (West Sumatra). Thailand Cho mokaeng, mokaeng khaang (Pattani), blaa-ngokue-ko (Malay-Pattani). Geographical Distributions Nepenthes ampullaria is distributed in Thailand, […]
Pouzolzia pentandra (Roxb.) Benn.
Pouzolzia pentandra (Roxb.) Benn. Family Urticaceae Synonyms Gonostegia pentandra (Roxb.) Miq., Memorialis pentandra (Roxb.) Wedd. Vernacular Names Thailand Khop cha naang, yaa non taai (Northern). Vietnam Thu[oos]c d[of]i ng[ux] h[uf[ng. Geographical Distributions Pouzolzia pentandra is distributed from India to the Philippines and throughout Southeast Asia. Description Pouzolzia pentandra is a perennial, monoecious herb that can […]
Donax canniformis (G. Forster) K. Schumann
Donax canniformis (G. Forster) K. Schumann Family Marantaceae Synonyms Thalia canniformis G. Forster, Donax arundastrum Loureiro, D. grandis (Miq.) Ridley, Donax cannaeformis (G. Forster) Rolfe, Donax parviflorum Ridley. Vernacular Names Malaysia Bemban, bemban ayer, buluh leck (Kelabit). Brunei Bamban, bamban batu Indonesia Bamban (Malay, Javanese, Sundanese), bangban (Sundanese), moa (Moluccas). Philippines Bamban, banban (Tagalog, Ilokano, […]
Dendrolobium triangulare (Retz.) Schindler
Dendrolobium triangulare (Retz.) Schindler Family Leguminosae Synonyms Hedysarum triangulare Retz., Desmodium cephalotes (Roxb.) Wight & Arn., Desmodium triangulare (Retz.) Merr. s.s. Vernacular Names Thailand Kraduuk ueng (Central), luuk prakham phee (South-eastern), naa nuan, nieo maa (Peninsular). Vietnam Ba ch[ex], ni[eex]ng d[uwj]c, d[aaj]u b[aj]c d[aaf]u. Geographical Distributions Dendrolobium triangulare is distributed from tropical Africa, eastward to […]
Ipomoea pes-tigridis L.
Ipomoea pes-tigridis L. Family Convolvulaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names English Tiger’s footprint. Indonesia Garnet (Javanese), samaka furu (Ternate), maka-maka (Tidore). Philippines Bangbangau-ng-buduan (Iloko), malasandia (Panay Bisaya). Thailand Khayum teenmaa (Northern), thao saai thong loi (Central), phao-Ia buu-Iuu (Peninsular). Vietnam B[if]m ch[aa]n c[oj]p. Geographical Distributions Ipomoea pes-tigridis is distributed from tropical Africa, Mascarene Islands, to continental […]
Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anderson
Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anderson Family Acanthaceae Synonyms Justicia gangetica L., Asystasia coromandeliana Nees. Vernacular Names Malaysia Rumput bunga putih, rumput hantu, rumput nyonya. Philippines Asistasiya (Tagalog), bulak-bulak (Subanun). Thailand Baya, yaya. Geographical Distributions Asystasia gangetica is indigenous in tropical Africa and Asia, but has been distributed pantropically. In Southeast Asia, it is recorded from […]
Hibiscus sabdariffa L.
Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Family Malvaceae Synonyms Hibiscus digitatus Cay. Vernacular Names Malaysia Asam susur. English Roselle, red sorrel, Indian sorrel, Jamaican sorrel. Indonesia Gamet walanda (Sunda), kasturi roriha (Ternate). Philippines Roselle (Tagalog), kubab (Ifugao), talingisag (Subanon). Cambodia Slök chuu. Laos Sômz ph’oox dii. Thailand Krachiap-daeng (Central), krachiap-prieo (Central), phakkengkheng (Northern). Vietnam B[uj]p gi[aas]m. French Oseille […]