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Family Linderniaceae Scientific name Torenia fournieri Common name (English) Pink Wishbone Flower Common name (Malay) Pokok Bunga Torenia Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Torenia fournieri, commonly known as wishbone flower, is an annual or perennial flowering plant in the Linderniaceae family. Native to tropical and subtropical Asia, it is widely cultivated as…

Family Linderniaceae Scientific name Torenia fournieri Common name (English) Blue Wishbone Flower Common name (Malay) Pokok Bunga Torenia Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Torenia fournieri, commonly known as wishbone flower, is an annual or perennial flowering plant in the Linderniaceae family. Native to tropical and subtropical Asia, it is widely cultivated as…

Family Lauraceae Scientific name Persea americana Common name (English) Reed Avocado Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Persea americana, commonly known as avocado, is a tropical and subtropical tree in the Lauraceae family. Native to Central and South America, it is cultivated for its nutrient-rich, creamy fruits, which are…

Family Lauraceae Scientific name Persea americana Common name (English) Avocado Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Persea americana, commonly known as avocado, is a tropical and subtropical tree in the Lauraceae family. Native to Central and South America, it is cultivated for its nutrient-rich, creamy fruits, which are consumed…

Family Lamiaceae Scientific name Orthosiphon aristatus Common name (English) Cat’s Whiskers Common name (Malay) Misai Kucing Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Orthosiphon aristatus, commonly known as cat’s whiskers or Java tea, is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its aromatic leaves and striking…

Family Lamiaceae Scientific name Ocimum basilicum Common name (English) Sweet Basil Common name (Malay) Selasih Manis Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Ocimum basilicum, commonly known as sweet basil, is an aromatic herb in the Lamiaceae family. Native to tropical regions of central Africa and Southeast Asia, it is widely cultivated for its…