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Family Convolvulaceae Scientific name Ipomoea aquatica Common name (English) Water Spinach Common name (Malay) Kangkong Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Ipomoea aquatica, commonly known as water spinach or kangkong, is a fast-growing, semi-aquatic perennial in the Convolvulaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it thrives in freshwater habitats such as rivers, ponds, and…

Family Commelinaceae Scientific name Commelina communis Common name (English) Asiatic Dayflower Common name (Malay) Bunga Matahari Asiatik Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Commelina communis, commonly known as Asiatic dayflower, is an annual or perennial herb in the Commelinaceae family. Native to East Asia, it produces small, vibrant blue flowers that open for…

Family Anacardiaceae Scientific name Mangifera indica spp. Common name (English) Thai Milk Mango Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is a tropical evergreen tree in the Anacardiaceae family. Native to South Asia, it is widely cultivated across tropical and subtropical regions for its…

Family Anacardiaceae Scientific name Mangifera indica spp. Common name (English) Harumanis Mango Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is a tropical evergreen tree in the Anacardiaceae family. Native to South Asia, it is widely cultivated across tropical and subtropical regions for its sweet,…

Family Myrtaceae Scientific name Syzygium polyanthum Common name (English) Indonesian Bay Leaf Common name (Malay) Salam/Serai Kayu Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Syzygium polyanthum, commonly known as Indonesian bay leaf or salam leaf, is an evergreen tree in the Myrtaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is widely cultivated for its aromatic…

Family Malpighiaceae Scientific name Bunchosia argentea Common name (English) Silver Peanut Butter Fruit Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Bunchosia argentea, commonly known as cansaboca or silver peanut butter fruit, is a tropical fruit tree in the Malpighiaceae family. Native to Central and South America, it produces small, orange-red,…