Amomum hochreutineri Valeton
Amomum hochreutineri Valeton Family Zingiberaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Indonesia Kihitir, cacabutan (Sundanese). Geographical Distributions Amomum hochreutineri is very locally grown in western Java. Description Amomum hochreutineri is a medium-sized herb that can grow up to 100 cm tall. It is with stout and long rhizome, whitish, measures up to 1 cm thick, slender and […]
Erechtites hieracifolia (L.) Rafin. ex DC
Erechtites hieracifolia (L.) Rafin. ex DC Family Compositae Synonyms Senecio hieracifolius L. Vernacular Names English Pilewort, Malayan groundsel. Indonesia Sintrong (Sunda), bolostrok (Sunda), jambrong (Sunda). Philippines Hagalpohansaw (Bisaya), doyan-doyan (Bukidnon), salimbego (Marinduque). Thailand Phakkat-nokkut (Central). American Fireweed. Geographical Distributions Erechtites hieracifolia is native to the more humid parts of North and South America. It is […]
Rhinacantus nasutus (L.) Kurz
Rhinacantus nasutus (L.) Kurz Family Acanthaceae Synonyms Rhinacanthus communis Nees. Vernacular Names Indonesia Daun burung (Malay, Ambon), tarebak (Sundanese), tereba jepang (Malay, Jakarta). Philippines Parajito (Spanish), ibon-ibonan, tagak-tagak (Tagalog). Myanmar Anitia. Laos Thong kan2sang. Thailand Thong khan chang, thong phan chang, yaa man kai (Central). Vietnam B[aj]ch h[aj]c, ki[ees]n c[of]. Geographical Distributions Rhinacantus nasutus is […]
Andrographis paniculata
Andrographis paniculata Family Acanthaceae Synonyms Andrographis subspathulata C.B. Clarke. Vernacular Names Malaysia Hempedu bumi, akar cerita, empedu tanah. English Creat, green chireta. Indonesia Ki oray (Sundanese), sambilata (Javanese), ampadu (Padang). Philippines Aluy, lekha (Tagalog), sinta (Bikol). Thailand Fa thalaai(Bangkok), khee-pang-hee(Chinese), yaa kannguu (Songkhla). Vietnam C[oo]ng c[ooj]ng, kh[oor] di[eej]p, xuy[ee]n t[aa]m li[ee]n. French Roi des amers. […]
Pluchea indica
Pluchea indica Family Compositae Synonyms Pluchea foliosa DC. Vernacular Names Malaysia Beluntas, beluntas paya. English Indian (Marsh) fleabane, Indian pluchea Indonesia Beluntas (Indonesian), luntas (Javanese), baruntas (Sundanese). Papua New Guinea A’apu (‘Ere ‘Ere, Central province). Philippines Kkalapini (Tagalog), banig-banig (Sulu). Cambodia Pros anlok. Laos Nat luat. Thailand Khlu (Central), nuat ngua, naat wua (North-eastern). Vietnam […]
Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr.
Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr. Family Compositae Synonyms Gynura sarmentosa (Blume) DC. Vernacular Names Malaysia Daun dewa, dewa raja, akar sebiak, kelemai merah, kacham akar. Indonesia Sambung mjawa, daun dewa, kalingsir (Sundanese). Cambodia Chi angkam. Thailand Pra-kham dee khwaai, ma kham dee khwaai (Pattani), mu maeng sang(Chumphon). Vietnam B[aaf]u d[aas]t, rau l[us]i, d[aa]y chua l[ef]. Geographical […]
Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E.H. Walker
Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E.H. Walker Family Compositae Synonyms Erigeron sumatrensis Retz., Erigeron linifolius auct. non Willd. Vernacular Names Malaysia Chapa, sawi bulan, tembak-tembak hutan. English Fleabane Indonesia Jalantir, monyenyen (Sundanese), sembung (Javanese). Vietnam C[us]c voi. Geographical Distributions C. sumatrensis originates from South America, but has at present a pantropical distribution. It has even spread as […]
Rennellia speciosa (Wallich ex Kurz) Hook.f.
Rennellia speciosa (Wallich ex Kurz) Hook.f. Family Rubiaceae Synonyms Morinda speciosa Wallich ex Kurz. Vernacular Names Malaysia Mengkudu rimba, semburan angin, meroyan kemput. Geographical Distributions This plant can be found in Peninsular Burma (Myanmar), peninsular Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia. Description R. speciosa is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 7 m […]
Litchi chinensis Sonn.
Litchi chinensis Sonn. Family Sapindaceae Synonyms Dimocarpus litchi Lour., Litchi sinense J. Gmelin, Nephelium litchi Cambess. Vernacular Names Malaysia Laici, kelengkang. English Lychee, litchi. Indonesia Litsi (Indonesian), klèngkeng (Javanese), kalèngkeng (Madurese). Philippines Letsias. Burma Kyet-mouk, lin chi, lam yai. Cambodia Kulèèn. Laos Ngèèw. Thailand Linchee, litchi, see raaman (Chantaburi). Vietnam Vai, cây vai, tu hú. […]
Gardenia jasminoides Ellis
Gardenia jasminoides Ellis Family Rubiaceae Synonyms Gardenia augusta (L.) Merr., Gardenia florida L., Gardenia grandiflora Lour. Vernacular Names Malaysia Bunga cina, bunga susu, sangklapa. English Cape jasmine, garden gardenia. Indonesia Kaca piring (Sundanese), ceplok piring (Javanese), jempiring (Bali). Philippines Rosal (Tagalog). Laos Inthavaa, ph’ud. Thailand Khet-thawaa (Northern), phut cheen (Central), phut-tharaksaa (Ratchaburi). Vietnam Danh danh. […]