Smilax china L.
Smilax china L. Family Smilacaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Malaysia Gadong china, gadong saberang, akar restong. English China root, Chinese sarsaparilla. Indonesia Gadung cina (General), peundang (Aceh), ghadhung tambha (Madurese). Philippines Sarsaparillang-china (Tagalog), buanal (Igorot), palipit (Bontok). Vietnam Kim chang trung qu[oos]e. French Racine de Chine, squine. Geographical Distributions Smilax china is distributed from Japan […]
Rhizophora apiculata Blume
Rhizophora apiculata Blume Family Rhizophoraceae Synonyms Rhizophora candelaria DC., Rhizophora conjugata Arnott, non L. Vernacular Names Malaysia Bakau minyak, bakau tandok, bakau akik. Brunei Bakau minyak, bakau. Indonesia Bakau minyak (general), bako (Javanese), babakoan laut (Sundanese). Papua New Guinea Abia (Gulf Province), bahkweh (Northern Province), pan a (Central Province). Philippines Bakauan (lalaki), uakatan (Tagalog), bakhau […]
Sigesbeckia orientalis L.
Sigesbeckia orientalis L. Family Compositae Synonyms None Vernacular Names English Small yellow crown-beard. Philippines Kaedes (Ivatan), put (Bontok). Thailand Khon cham noi (Eastern), saa phaan kon, yaa phom yung (Northern). Vietnam N[uj] [as]o r[if]a, l[uw][owx]i d[oof]ng, hy thi[ ee]m. Papua New Guinea Lopalopa (Tobobugu, Southern Highlands Province). French Guerit-vite, herbe divine, herbe de Placq. Geographical […]
Erythrina variegata L.
Erythrina variegata L. Family Leguminosae Synonyms Erythrina indica Lamk, Erythrina orientates (L.) Murr., Erythrina variegata L. var. orientalis (L.) Merrill. Vernacular Names Malaysia Dedap, cengkering. English Indian coral tree, variegated coral tree. American Indian coral bean (Florida), tiger’s claw. French Arbreau corail, arbre immortel Indonesia Dadap […]
Acanthus ilicifolius L.
Acanthus ilicifolius L. Family Acanthaceae Synonyms Acanthus volubilis Wallich. Vernacular Names Malaysia Jeruju, jeruju puteh (Peninsular). English Sea holly. Indonesia Jeruju (Sumatra), daruju (Javanese). Philippines Daguari, diluariu (Tagalog), kasumba (Iloko). Thailand Kaem mo (Peninsular), cha kreng (Central), ngueak plaamo namngoen (General). Vietnam [oo] r[oo], n[uw] [ows]c, l[ax]o th[uwr] c[aa]n. Papua New Guinea Kikia (Kavataria, Trobriand […]
Operculina turphetum (L.) S. Manso
Operculina turphetum (L.) S. Manso Family Convolvulaceae Synonyms Convolvulus turphetum L., Ipomoea anceps Roem. & Schult. Vernacular Names English Indian jalap, turpeth-root, wood rose. Indonesia Areuy jotang (Sundanese), sampar-kedung, balaran (Javanese). Philippines Bangbangau, laplapsut (Iloko), kamokamotihan (Tagalog). Thailand Chingcho liam (Northern). Vietnam Ch[if]a v[oo]i, b[if]m n[aw]p. French Turbith végétal. Geographical Distributions Operculina turphetum is distributed […]
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 […]