Blumea lacera
Blumea lacera Family Compositae Synonyms Blumea runcinata DC., Blumea thyrsoidea Sch. Bip., Blumea bodinieri Vaniot. Vernacular Names Malaysia Lumai hutan (Peninsular). Indonesia Batu lincar, sembung lalaki (Sundanese), kremahan (Javanese). Philippines Damong-mabaho, tubang-kabayo (Tagalog), lamlampaka (Bontoc). Thailand Naat wua. Vietnam C[ar]i ma, d[aj]i bi r[as]ch. Geographical Distributions This plant can be found in the Cape Verde […]
Leonurus sibiricus
Leonurus sibiricus Family Labiatae Synonyms Leonurus japonicus Houtt., Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet., Leonurus artemisia (Lour) S.Y.Hu Vernacular Names Malaysia Seranting, tebungaga (Peninsular), kacangma (Sarawak). English Lion’s tail, Siberian motherwort. Indonesia Ginjean (Javanese), dendereman (Sundanese), si saratan (Sumatra). Philippines Kamariang-sungsong (Tagalog). Thailand Khanchaa thet (south-western), saa saa, saa nam (north-eastern). Vietnam [is]ch m[aax]u, sung [us]y, ch[os]i d[ef]n. […]
Cyperus rotundus
Cyperus rotundus Family Cyperaceae Synonyms None Vernacular Names Malaysia Teki, rumput haliya hitan. English Purple nut grass, purple nut sedge. Indonesia Teki (General), mota (Madura), karelawai (Sumba). Philippines Mutha (Tagalog), ahos-ahos (Bisaya), boto-botones (Bikol). Burma(Myanmar) Monhnyin-bin. Cambodia Krâva:nh chru:k. Laos Hèwz hmu:. Thailand Yaa haeo muu, yaa khon muu (General). Vietnam C[ur] g[aas]u, h[uw] [ow]ng […]
Parkia timoriana (DC.) Merr.
Parkia timoriana (DC.) Merr. Family Leguminosae Synonyms Parkia roxburghii G. Don,Parkia biglobosa auct. non (Jacq.) R.Br., Parkia javanica auct Vernacular Names Malaysia Kedaung (Sarawak), kupang (Sabah), petai kerayong (Peninsular) Indonesia Alai (Sumatra), kedawung (Javanese), peundeuy (Sundanese) Philippines Kupang(Pilipino), amarang (Palawan) Burma (Myanmar) Mai-karien (Shan) Thailand Kariang, riang (Peninsular) Geographical Distributions This plant is distributed throughout […]
Acacia farnesiana
Acacia farnesiana Family Leguminosae Synonyms Mimosa farnesiana L., Vachellia farnesiana (L.) Wight & Arnott, Acacia smallii Isely Vernacular Names Malaysia Pokok laksana (Peninsular Malaysia). English Cassie flower, sponge tree, mimosa bush. Indonesia Kembang jepun (Javanese), bunga bandara (Sumatra), sari konta (Balinese). Philippines Aroma, kandaroma (Iloko), kambang (Sulu). Burma (Myanmar) Nan-lon-kyaing. Cambodia Sambu:e mi:ehs. Laos Kan […]
Leucas lavandulifolia
Leucas lavandulifolia Family Labiatae Synonyms Leucas linifolia (Roth) Spreng Vernacular Names Malaysia Ketumbak, ketumbit (Peninsular). Indonesia Paci-paci (Sundanese), lelengan (Javanese), laranga (Tidore). Philippines Karukansoli, salita (Tagalog), kaskasumba (Iloko). French Armoise blanche Geographical Distributions L. lavandulifolia is distributed from India, and the Mascarenes to China and southwards throughout Malesia, though rare in Borneo and Papua New […]
Abutilon hirtum (Lamk) Sweet
Abutilon hirtum (Lamk) Sweet Family malvaceae Synonyms Abutilon graveolens (Roxb. ex Hornem.) Wight & Arn. ex Wight) Vernacular Names Malaysia Angouri, bunga petang English Mallow Indonesia Kecemplok (Javanese), kembang sore besar (Balinese), bunga waktu kuning (Moluccas) Thailand Khrop chak krawaan (central), top taap (northern), khrop see (peninsular) French Mauve Geographical Distributions Malesia except for Sumatra, […]
Pavetta indica
Pavetta indica Family Rubiaceae Synonyms Ixora indica (L.) Kuntze, Pavetta tomentosa Roxb. ex Smith. Vernacular Names Malaysia Jarum-jarum, nyarum-nyarum, gading-gading. English White pavetta, bride’s bush. Indonesia Soka (Sundanese). Philippines Gusokan (Cebu Bisaya), pangapatolen (Iloko), kotbu(Igorot). Laos Kho som kang, kho som kao. Thailand Khem paa (central, northern). Vietnam Thanh t[as]o r[uwf]ng,d[oj]t s[af]nh, c[awr]ng g[af]. French […]
Acorus calamus
Acorus calamus Family Acoraceae Synonyms Acorus terrestris Spreng., Acorus asiaticus Nakai. Vernacular Names Malaysia Jerangau, deringu, jerangoh (Peninsular). English Sweet flag, sweet root, calamus. Indonesia Daringo (Sundanese), dringo (Javanese), jerango (Sumatra). Papua New Guinea Lepe (Angi, Enga), eseue (Mendi, Southern Highlands), wamala (Aroma, Central Province). Philippines Lubigan (Tagalog, Bisaya), acoro (Spanish), daraw (Iloko). Laos Hang […]
Limnophila aromatica (Lamk) Merr.
Limnophila aromatica (Lamk) Merr. Family Scrophulariaceae Synonyms Gratiola aromatica (Lamk) Pers., Limnophila punctata Blume, Limnophila gratissima Blume. Vernacular Names Malaysia Beremi, kerak-kerak Indonesia Kehkehan (Sundanese), daun kardemom, selaseh ayer kecil (Ambonese) Philippines Angangi (Bontok) Papua New Guinea Poikehkeh (Wapi), ginibok (Keepaukee) Thailand Phak khayaeng (Central), phak phaa (Northern) Vietnam Rau ng[oom] Geographical Distributions From India […]