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Family Cyperaceae Scientific name Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani Common name (English) Softstem Bulrush Common name (Malay) / Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani, commonly known as softstem bulrush or river bulrush, is a perennial aquatic or semi-aquatic plant in the Cyperaceae family. Native to wetlands and shallow freshwater habitats worldwide, it produces tall,…

Family Cyperaceae Scientific name Kyllinga sp. Common name (English) Kyllinga Weed Common name (Malay) Rumput Teki Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Kyllinga spp., commonly known as kyllinga or spike sedge, is a genus of grass-like perennial plants in the Cyperaceae family. Native to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, species of this genus…

Family Cucurbitaceae Scientific name Melothria pendula Common name (English) Creeping Cucumber Common name (Malay) Timun Tikus Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Melothria pendula, commonly known as creeping cucumber or guadeloupe cucumber, is a fast-growing climbing vine in the Cucurbitaceae family. Native to the Americas, it produces small, edible fruits resembling miniature watermelons,…

Family Cucurbitaceae Scientific name Momordica charantia Common name (English) Wild Bitter Gourd Common name (Malay) Peria Liar Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Momordica charantia, commonly known as bitter melon or bitter gourd, is a tropical and subtropical vine in the Cucurbitaceae family. Native to Asia, it produces elongated, warty green fruits that…

Family Convolvulaceae Scientific name Ipomoe spp. Common name (English) Morning Glory Common name (Malay) Bunga Seri Pagi Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Ipomoea spp., commonly referred to as morning glories or sweet potatoes depending on the species, is a genus of herbaceous plants in the Convolvulaceae family. Native to tropical and subtropical…