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Family Rutaceae Scientific name Citrus reticulata Common name (English) Mandarin Orange Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Citrus reticulata, commonly known as mandarin orange or tangerine, is a small tropical to subtropical citrus tree in the Rutaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is widely cultivated for its sweet,…

Family Araceae Scientific name Monstera deliciosa Common name (English) Swiss Cheese Plant Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Monstera deliciosa, commonly known as Swiss cheese plant or split-leaf philodendron, is a tropical evergreen vine in the Araceae family. Native to the rainforests of southern Mexico and Central America, it…

Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Curcuma comosa Common name (English) White Ginger Common name (Malay) Temu Tis Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Curcuma comosa, commonly known as temu tis or white ginger, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its aromatic rhizomes, which…

Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Zingiber montanum Common name (English) Cassumunar Ginger Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Zingiber montanum, commonly known as cassumunar ginger or bangle ginger, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its aromatic rhizomes, which are…

Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Curcuma aromatica Common name (English) Wild Turmeric Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Curcuma aromatica, commonly known as wild turmeric or aromatic turmeric, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it produces fragrant rhizomes traditionally used in…

Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Zingiber ottensii Common name (English) Bangle Ginger Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Zingiber ottensii, commonly known as bangle ginger or giant turmeric, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its aromatic rhizomes, which are…