Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J.S. Presl
Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J.S. Presl Family Lauraceae Synonyms Laurus eamphora L., Cinnamomum camphora (L.) Siebold, C. camphora (L.) Nees & Ebermaier. Vernacular Names English Camphor tree, Japanese camphor tree, Chinese sassafras. Indonesia Kamper, kapur barus, nanang. Thailand Opchoai-yuan (General), phromseng (Northern). Vietnam C[aa]y long n[ax]o. French Camphrier, laurier a’ camphre. Geographical Distributions Cinnamomum camphora occurs […]
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley Family Cucurbitaceae Synonyms Cucurbita lagenaria L., Lagenaria vulgaris Seringe, Lagenaria leucantha Rusby. Vernacular Names Malaysia Labu botol. English Bottle gourd, calabash gourd, white-flowered gourd. Indonesia Labu air, labu putih, kukuk (West Java). Papua New Guinea Sel kambang, botol wara. Philippines Upo (Tagalog), tabungaw (Ilocano), kalubay (Bisaya). Cambodia Khlôôk. Laos Namz […]
Solanum torvum Swartz
Solanum torvum Swartz Family Solanaceae Synonyms Solanum ferrugineum Jacq., S. largiflorum C. White. Vernacular Names Malaysia Terong pipit, terong rembang. English Devil’s fig, plate brush. Indonesia Takokak, pokak (Javanese), terong pipit (Sumatra). Papua New Guinea Podopodo kai ra ta ba rau (New Britain, Kuanua). Philippines Takapasin (Tagalog), taogotan (Bisaya), balbalusa (Bontoc). Laos Kh’èèngz faaz, kh’èèngz […]
Melochia corchorifolia
Melochia corchorifolia Family Sterculiaceae Synonyms Melochia concatenata L. Vernacular Names Malaysia Lemak ketam, lemak kepiting, bayam rosa (Peninsular). English Chocolate-weed, redweed. Indonesia Orang-aring (General), jarring (Sundanese), gendiran (Javanese). Philippines Bankalanan (Iloko), kalingan (Panay Bisaya). Thailand Khaang paak put (Chiang Mai), sa aeng bai mon (Chai Nat), seng lek (Ang Thong). Vietnam Tr[uws]ng cua, v[ai]i gi[aas]y […]
Macaranga tanarius (L.) Müll. Arg.
Macaranga tanarius (L.) Müll. Arg. Family Euphorbiaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Malaysia Kundoh, mahang puteh, tampu (Peninsular). Brunei Sedaman buta buta. Indonesia Tutup ancur (Javanese), mara (Sundanese), mapu (Batak). Papua New Guinea Tabi, tabu (New Britain). Philippines Binunga (Filipino), himindang (Bikol), biluan (Tagalog). Thailand Hu chang lek (South-eastern), lo khao, mek (Peninsular). Vietnam M[ax] r[aj]ng. […]
Hunteria zeylanica (Retz.) Gardner ex Thwaites
Hunteria zeylanica (Retz.) Gardner ex Thwaites Family Apocynaceae Synonyms Hunteria corymbosa Roxb. Vernacular Names Malaysia Getah aguh, kayu gading, kemuning hutan (Peninsular). Indonesia Gitan obat, tahoi (Lampung). Thailand Muuk khao (Nakhon Ratchasima, Krabi), yaang khaao (Chanthaburi). Vietnam B[ee]n bai. Geographical Distributions H. zeylanica occurs in eastern Mrica, India, Sri Lanka, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, […]
Aeschynanthus radicans Jack
Aeschynanthus radicans Jack Family Gesneriaceae Synonyms Trichosporum radicans (Jack) Nees Vernacular Name Malaysia Akar berenas, akar setebal, akar kechubong ayer (Peninsular). Geographical Distributions It can be found in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. Description This is a creeping herb, which can grow up to 150 cm long. The leaves are broadly egg-shaped to […]
Cocculus orbiculatus (L.) DC.
Cocculus orbiculatus (L.) DC. Family Menispermaceae Synonyms Cocculus trilobus (Thunberg) DC, Cocculus sarmentosus (Lour.) Diels. Vernacular Names Vietnam d[aa]y xanh, d[aa]y m[ooj]t, m[ooj]c ph[of]ng ky. Geographical Distributions Cocculus orbiculatus is found grows in Nepal, India, China, Taiwan, Japan, Hawaii, Indo-China, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, north-eastern Sumatra, western and central Java, and the Philippines; also in […]
Anacardium occidentale L.
Anacardium occidentale L. Family Anacardiaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Malaysia Gajus, jambu monyet. English Cashew. Indonesia Jambu monyet, jambu mede (Java). Philippines Kasoy, balubad (Tagalog), balogo (Ilokano). Burma Thiho thayet si. Cambodia Svaay chantii. Thailand Mamuang himmaphan (central), yaruang (Pattani), mamuang letlor (Ranong). Vietnam Dào lôn hôt (north), cây diêù (south). French Cajou, anacardier. Geographical […]
Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br
Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br Family Apocynaceae Synonyms Echites scholaris L., Tabernaemontana alternifolia Burm., Echites pala Ham. Vernacular Names Malaysia Pulai (Peninsular), kacau gitik (Kiput, Sarawak). English White cheesewood, milkwood, blackboard tree. Brunei Pulai lilin. Indonesia Pulai (General), pule (Javanese), rite (Ambon). Papua New Guinea Katung (Buang, Morobe Province), kambuu (Kanganaman, Sepik Province), herina (Hisui, Central […]
