Monochoria vaginalis (N.L. Burman) Kunth
Monochoria vaginalis (N.L. Burman) Kunth Family Pontederiaceae Synonyms Pontederia vaginalis N.L. Burman, P. pauciflora Blume, Gomphima vaginalis (N.L. Burman) Rafinesque. Vernacular Names Malaysia Kelayar, keladi agak. English Oval-leaved pondweed, oval-leaved monochoria, pickerel weed. Indonesia Eceng padi, eceng leutik, wewehan. Philippines Biga-bigaan (Tagalog), gabing uwak (Tagalog), bilagut (Ilocano). Cambodia Chrach. Thailand Khakhiat, ninlabon (Central), phakhin (North-eastern). […]
Taraxacum officinale Weber ex F.H. Wigg.
Taraxacum officinale Weber ex F.H. Wigg. Family Compositae Synonyms None Vernacular Names English Dandelion. Indonesia Jombang (Java). Vietnam B[oof] c[oo]ng anh. French Dent de lion, pissenlit. Geographical Distributions Taraxacum officinale is native to Europe and continental temperate Asia and southwards to the Himalayas, but now is distributed almost all over the world. In the Malaysian […]
Centella asiatica
Centella asiatica Family Umbelliferae Synonyms Hydrocotyle asiatica L Vernacular Names Malaysia Pegaga (General). English Asiatic pennywort, Indian pennywort, gotu-gotu. Brunei Pegaga. Indonesia Daun kaki kuda, pegagan (General), antanan gede (Sundanese). Philippines Takip-ko-hol, tapingan-daga (Tagalog), hahang-halo (Bisaya). Singapore Pegaga. Burma (Myanmar) Min-kuabin. Cambodia Trachiek kranh. Laos Phak nok. Thailand Bua bok (Central), pa-na-e khaa-doh (Karen, Mae […]
Floscopa scandens Lour.
Floscopa scandens Lour. Family Commelinaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Malaysia Hawar-hawar, rumput tapak itek, rumput johong beraleh (Peninsular). Philippines Pugad-labuyo, aligbangon (Tagalog), sambilau (Samar-Leyte Bisaya). Thailand Phak bieo (Chiang Rai), phak plaap (Central), yaa plong khon (Nakhon Ratchasima). Vietnam C[or] d[aaf]u r[if]u hoa ch[uf]y, d[aaf]u r[if]u leo. Geographical Distributions F. scandens is widely distributed from […]
Hydnophytum formicarum Jack
Hydnophytum formicarum Jack Family Rubiaceae Synonyms Hydnophytum montanum Blume Vernacular Names Malaysia Dedalu api laut, kepala berok, hempedal itek (Peninsular). Indonesia Urek-urek polo (Javanese). Philippines Banghai (Bisaya). Thailand Hua roi ruu (Central), krachao pheemot (Surat Thani), pum pao (Trat). Vietnam Ki[ees]n k[yf] nam, [oor] ki[ees]n. Geographical Distributions H. formicarum is widely distributed, from the Andaman […]
Alchornea rugosa (Lour.) Müll. Arg.
Alchornea rugosa (Lour.) Müll. Arg. Family Euphorbiaceae Synonyms Alchornea javanensis (Blume) Backer & Bakh.f. Vernacular Names Malaysia Julong jantan, akar serimbong, rabu kumbang (Peninsular). Indonesia Kedung leutik, ki bewok (Sundanese), drejeg (Javanese). Philippines Aguioi (Tagalog). Thailand Khaangpoi (central), sa maakfai (Loei), dap yaang (Chiang Mai). Vietnam B[oj] n[ej]t, dom d[os]m. Geographical Distributions Its distribution is […]
Cymbidium aloifolium (L.) Sw.
Cymbidium aloifolium (L.) Sw. Family Orchidaceae Synonyms Cymbidium pendulum (Roxb.) Sw., Cymbidium simulans Rolfe. Vernacular Names Thailand Kare karon (Nakhon Ratchasima), kluai haang lai (Chumphon), ueang paakpet (Chiang Mai). Vietnam Lan l[oo] h[ooj]i, do[ar]n ki[ees]m. Geographical Distributions Cymbidium aloifolium occurs in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Burma (Myanmar), the Andaman Islands, Indo-China, southern China, Taiwan, Thailand, […]
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg Family Moraceae Synonyms Artocarpus communis J .R. & G. Forster, Artocarpus camansi Blanco. Vernacular Names Malaysia Sukun (seedless), kelor (seeded). English Breadfruit. Indonesia Sukun (seedless); kelur, timbul (seeded). Papua New Guinea Kapiak (Pidgin). Philippines Rimas (seedless), kamansi (seeded). Cambodia Sakee, khnaor samloo. Thailand Sa-ke (seedless), khanun-sampalor (central). Vietnam Sake. French Arbre […]
Helminthostachys zeylanica (L.) Hook.
Helminthostachys zeylanica (L.) Hook. Family Ophioglossaceae Synonyms Osmunda zeylanica L, Helminthostachys dulcis Kaulfuss. Vernacular Names Malaysia Tunjok langit, akar paku, jelai. Indonesia Rawu bekubang (Malay, western Sumatra), jajalakan (Sundanese), pakis kaler (Javanese). Philippines Tungkud-langit (Tagalog). Thailand Kut chong (Northern), tin nok yung (South-eastern, Peninsular), phak nok yung (Eastern). Vietnam S[aa]m d[aas]t, r[as]ng re[uf]ng gi[es], s[aa]m […]
Basella alba L.
Basella alba L. Family Basellaceae Synonyms Basella rubra L., Basellla lucida L., Basella cordifolia Lamk. Vernacular Names Malaysia Gendola, remayong, tembayung. English Ceylon spinach, Indian spinach, Malabar nightshade. Indonesia Gandola, genjerot. Philippines Alugbati, dundula, libato. Cambodia Chralong. Laos Pang. Thailand Phakpang (Northern), phakplang, phakplang-yai (Central). Vietnam M[oof]ng t[ow]i, m[uf]ng t[ow]i. French Baselle, brede de Malabar. […]