Thevitia peruviana (Pers.) K.Schum
Botanical Name Thevitia peruviana (Pers.) K.Schum [4] Synonyms Cascabela thevetia (Linn.) Lippold, Cerbera thevetia Linn., Cerbera peruviana Pers., Cascabela peruviana (Pers.) Raf, Thevetia linearis Raf,Thevetia neriifolia Juss. ex Steud, Ahouai thevetia (L.) Moza, Thevetia thevetia (L.) Millspaugh. [4] Family Apocynaceae Vernacular Names Cambodia Yi’ tho Myanmar Pile kaner, Zard kunel, Payuangban India Ashvaghna, Divyapushpa […]
Pedilanthus tithymaloides (L.) Poit.
Botanical Name Pedilanthus tithymaloides (L.) Poit. [5] Synonyms Euphorbia tithymaloides Linn. [5] Family Euphorbiaceae [5] Vernacular Names Malaysia Lelipan Indonesia Penawar lipan, Penawar lilin, Pohon sig-sag India Vilaayati-sher, Naagaphani, Naagadaman China Yu dai gen English Christmas candle, Fiddle flower, Devil’s backbone, Slipper flower, Japanese poinsettia, Redbird flower, Redbird cactus, Ipecacuanha. [1] [2] [3] [4] [6] Description […]
Mirabilis jalapa Linn.
Botanical Name Mirabilis jalapa Linn.[1] Synonyms Jalapa congesta Moench, Nyctago versicolor Salisb, Nyctago jalapae DC Family Nyctaginaceae Vernacular Names Malaysia Bunga Pukul Empat Indonesia Kembang sore Korea Punkkot Spanish Clavellina, Maravilla, Hoja de Xalapa German Wunderblume English Four-o’clock, Marvel of Peru, False jalap [1] Description Mirabilis jalapa is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family. It […]
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Botanical Name Kalanchoe blossfeldiana [1] Synonyms Kalanchoe globulifera Perr. var. coccinea Perr. [2] Family Crassulaceae [1] Vernacular Names English Christmas kalanchoe, Flaming Katy [1] Description Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a member of the Crassulaceae family. It is a succulent, perennial, herbaceous plant that can reach a height to 30 cm. Leaves are oblong or ovate-oblong, […]
Zamia furfuracea
Botanical Name Zamia furfuracea Synonyms No documentations Family Zamiaceae [2] Vernacular Names English Broad-leafed Zamia Description Zamia furfurcea is a member of the Zamiaceae family. The rootstock is large and grows to about 30 cm in height. The leaves are pinnate with leaflets about 10 pairs regularly widening towards the apex, the lower half being […]
Monstera deliciosa
Botanical Name Monstera deliciosa Synonyms No documentations Family Araceae Vernacular Names English Ceriman, Monstera, Mezican breadfruit, Hurricane plant, Swiss-cheese plant, Split leaf philodendron, Window leaf Portuguese Banana de brejo, banana do mato, Fruta de Mexico South American Pinanona, Pina anona, Ceriman de Mexico, Balazo (Mexico); Ojal, Huracan (Venezuela); Hojadello (Colombia); Costilla de Adan (Peru); Harpon, […]
Jatropha podagrica
Botanical Name Jatropha podagrica Hook Synonyms No documentations Family Euphorbiaceae Vernacular Names Malaysia Jarak Buncit, Jatrofa buncit, Jarak Gajah Indonesia Jarak Bali, Jarak Batang Gajah China Fu Du Shu English Gout stalk [1] [6] Description Jatropha podagrica is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family. The stem and branches are characteristically swollen at the base, […]
Ipomoea tricolor
Botanical Name Ipomoea tricolor Cav. [4] Synonyms Ipomoea rubrocaerulea Hook Pharbitis rubrocaerulea Planch. Pharbitis tricolor (Cav.) Chittenden. [5] Family Convolvulaceae Vernacular Names Malaysia Seri Pagi English Morning glory [1] Description Ipomoea tricolor is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. It is a perennial climber which can grow up to 5 m long. [5] Distribution […]
Hydrangea macrophylla
Botanical Name Hydrangea macrophylla [1] Synonyms No documentations Family Saxifragaceae Vernacular Names Malaysia Bunga tiga bulan Japan Amacha Korea Su-guk English Hydrangea, Hills-of Snow, Hortensia, Popo-Hau, Seven Bark [1] [3] Description Hydrangea macrophylla is a member of the Saxifragaceae family. It is a shrub that can grow up to 3 m high. The leaves […]
Gloriosa superb
Botanical Name Gloriosa superb Synonyms Gloriosa simplex Linn., Gloriosa abyssinica A. Rich, Gloriosa virescens Lindl., Gloriosa carsonii Baker, Gloriosa minor Rendle, Gloriosa baudii (N. Terracc.) Chiov. [1] Family Colchicaceae [1] Vernacular Names Malaysia Akar songsang Indonesia Kembang sungsang, Kembang jonggrang, Kembang kuku macan, Katongkat, Dongkel sungsang, Mondalika, Pacing tawa, Mandhalika Thailand Duang-durng India Langli, Methonni, […]
