Epipremnum pinnatum

  Botanical Name Epipremnum pinnatum Synonyms Adpendix laciniata Rumph, Pothos pinnata Linn., Rhaphidophora vitiensis Schott.  [1] Family Araceae Vernacular Names Malaysia Money plant, Dragon Tail Plant South Pacific Rauv aru (Rotuman); Wa yalu, Alu, Naca, Yalu (Fiji); Lau mai’a, Fuel au fao (Samoa); Alu (Tonga); Vropka (Papua New Guinea); Ragdalo (Vanuatu)  [2] [4] [5] [6] […]

Brunfelsia pauciflora

Botanical Name Brunfelsia pauciflora Synonyms Brunfelsia calcyina Family Solanaceae Vernacular Names Indonesia Melati costa English Yesterday, today and tomorrow, Morning-noon-and-night, Brazilian raintree [1] [4] Description Brunsfelsia pauciflora is a member of the Solanaceae (Nightshade) family. It is a native of Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub which can grow up to 2 m high with […]

Anthurium andraeanum

Botanical Name Anthurium andraeanum Linden ex Andre [2] Synonyms No documentation Family Araceae Vernacular Names Malay Bunga hati                                                    English Flamingo lili  [3] [4] Description Anthurium andreanum is a member of the Araceae family. It is a herbaceous perennials with clustering, dark green, leathery leaves that are heart shaped. The leaf blades are up to 30cm […]

Nerium oleanda

Botanical Name Nerium oleander Linn. [2] Synonyms No documentation Family Apocyanaceae Vernacular Names English Oleander, Rose-bay                                          Arabic Defla French Laurier rose    [2] Description Nerium oleander is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is a perennial shrub which can grow up to 4 m tall. It has erect stem with profuse branching. The leaves […]

Dieffenbachia sequine

Botanical Name Dieffenbachia sequine (Jacq.) Schott. [2] Synonyms No documentation Family Araceae Vernacular Names English Dumbcane, Mother-in-law Plant   [2] Description Dieffenbachia seguine is a member of the Araceae family. It is an erect herbaceous plant which can reach 1–5m high. The lower stem shows conspicuous horizontal leaf scars. The leaf petiole clasps the stem. […]

Datura metel

  Botanical Name Datura metel Linn. [7] Synonyms Datura alba Nees   Datura fastuosa Linn Datura fastuosa Linn var. alba C.B. Clarke [9] Family Solanaceae Vernacular Names   Malay Kecubong, Terung Pungak English Prickly burr, Thorn apple, Downy datura Indonesia Toru mabo (Nias); Kecubong, Kecubu (Melayu); Kacubueng (Minangkabau); Kucubung (Sunda); Kacubung (Jawa); Kacobhung, cobhung (Madura); […]

Cestrum nocturnum

Botanical Name Cestrum nocturnum Linn. [1] Synonyms No documentation Family Solanaceae Vernacular Names   Malay Sedap Malam English Chinese Inkberry, Night Blooming Jessamine, Night Blooming Cestrum Philippines Dama de Noche Costa Rica Zorrillo Cuba Galan de Noche, Fedora, Jazmin de Noche Dominican Republic Rufiana, Jazmin de Noche El Salvador Palo hediondo Guatemala Galan de Noche, […]

Caryota mitis

Botanical Name Caryota mitis Lour [2] Synonyms Caryota furfuracea Blume ex Mart Caryota sobolifera Wall Caryota griffithii Becc [1], [5]   Family Palmae Vernacular Names   Malay Nudok, Dudok (Peninsular Malaysia); Leseh, Leuteu, Mudor (Sarawak) English Burmese Fishtail Palm, Cariota, Clustered Fishtail Palm, Fishtail Palm, Griffithii, Toddy Fishtail Palm, Tufted Fishtail Palm, Wine Palm. Indonesia […]

Caladium bicolor

Botanical Name Caladium bicolor (Aiton) Vent. [1] Synonyms Arum bicolor Ait Caladium surinamense Miq. Caladium regale Lem   Caladium bicolor (Ait.) Vent., var. regale (Lem.) Engl.   Caladium bicolor (Ait.) Vent., var. surinamense (Miq.) Engl.   Caladium bicolor (Ait.) Vent., var. rubicundum Engl. [4] Family Araceae Vernacular Names   Malay Keladi English Angel Wings, Caladium, […]

Albizia jublibrissin

Botanical Name Albizia julibrissin Durazz. [3] Synonyms Acacia julibrissin (Durazz.) Willd. Acacia nemu Willd. Albizia nemu (Willd) Benth. Feuilleea julibrissin (Durazz.) Kuntze Mimosa julibrissin (Durazz.) Scop. Mimosa arborea Mimosa speciosa Thunb. [10] Family Fabaceae Vernacular Names English Silk Tree, Powder Puff tree, Mimosa, Silky Acacia China He-huan Hong KOng Hup-foon Japan Nemunoki Korea Ja-gwi-na-mu Persian […]