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Family Apocynaceae Scientific name Carissa carandas Common name (English) Bengal Currant Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Carissa carandas, commonly known as bengal currant or carissa plum, is a hardy evergreen shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family and is widely valued across South and Southeast Asia. Its small, tart,…

Family Annonaceae Scientific name Cananga odorata Common name (English) Ylang Ylang Common name (Malay) Kenanga Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Cananga odorata, commonly known as ylang-ylang, is a tropical tree belonging to the Annonaceae family, famed for its intensely fragrant, star-shaped yellow flowers. Native to Southeast Asia, the tree is now widely…

Family Annonaceae Scientific name Annona muricata Common name (English) Soursop Common name (Malay) Durian Belanda Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Annona muricata, commonly known as soursop or graviola, is a tropical fruit tree belonging to the Annonaceae family and is widely recognized for its distinctive spiky green fruit and creamy, fragrant pulp.…

Family Annonaceae Scientific name Annona reticulata Common name (English) Custard Apple Common name (Malay) Nona Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Annona reticulata, commonly known as the custard apple or bullock’s heart, is a fruit-bearing tree in the Annonaceae family, valued across tropical regions for its soft, sweet, aromatic pulp. Native to the…

Family Anacardiaceae Scientific name Anacardium occidentale Common name (English) Cashew Common name (Malay) Gajus Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Anacardium occidentale, commonly known as the cashew tree, is a tropical evergreen species belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Native to northeastern Brazil, it is now widely cultivated across tropical regions for its uniquely…

Family Anacardiaceae Scientific name Mangifera indica Common name (English) Indian Mango Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango tree, is a widely cultivated tropical fruit tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Native to South Asia, it has become naturalized across tropical and subtropical…