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Family Fabaceae Scientific name Senna alata Common name (English) Candle Bush Common name (Malay) Gelenggang Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Senna alata, commonly known as the candle bush or ringworm bush, is a fast-growing tropical shrub in the Fabaceae family. Native to the Americas but widely naturalized in tropical regions, it is…

Family Euphorbiaceae Scientific name Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Common name (English) Chaya Common name (Malay) Chaya Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, commonly known as chaya or tree spinach, is a fast-growing leafy perennial shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family. Native to Mexico and Central America, it is cultivated for its highly nutritious leaves,…

Family Poaceae Scientific name Saccharum sinense Common name (English) Chinese Sugarcane Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Saccharum sinense, commonly known as Chinese sugarcane or saccharum cane, is a perennial tropical grass in the Poaceae family. Native to parts of Asia, it is cultivated for its tall, fibrous stalks…

Family Euphorbiaceae Scientific name Ricinus communis Common name (English) Castor Oil Plant Common name (Malay) Pokok Jarak Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Ricinus communis, commonly known as the castor oil plant, is a fast-growing perennial shrub or small tree in the Euphorbiaceae family. Native to East Africa but widely cultivated in tropical…

Family Euphorbiaceae Scientific name Manihot esculenta Common name (English) Curly Leaf Cassava Common name (Malay) Ubi Kerinting Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Manihot esculenta (curly leaf cassava), commonly known as curly leaf cassava, is a cultivar of cassava in the Euphorbiaceae family. Like other cassava varieties, it is cultivated for its starchy…

Family Euphorbiaceae Scientific name Manihot esculenta Common name (English) Cassava Common name (Malay) Ubi Kayu Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Manihot esculenta, commonly known as cassava or yuca, is a woody shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family, widely cultivated for its starchy tuberous roots. Native to South America, it is a major staple…