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Family Bignoniaceae Scientific name Tecoma stans Common name (English) Yellow Trumpetbush Common name (Malay) Bunga Loceng Kuning Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Tecoma stans, commonly known as yellow trumpetbush or esperanza, is a fast-growing tropical shrub or small tree in the Bignoniaceae family. Native to the Americas, it is widely cultivated for…

Family Asteraceae Scientific name Cosmos caudatus Common name (English) / Common name (Malay) Ulam Raja Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Cosmos caudatus, commonly known as ulam raja or king’s salad, is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to Central and South America but widely cultivated in Southeast…

Family Asteraceae Scientific name Helianthus tuberosus Common name (English) Jerusalem Artichoke Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Helianthus tuberosus, commonly known as Jerusalem artichoke or sunchoke, is a perennial tuberous plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to North America, it is cultivated for its edible, knobby tubers, which are…

Family Asteraceae Scientific name Gynura procumbens Common name (English) Longevity Spinach Common name (Malay) Sambung Nyawa Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Gynura procumbens, commonly known as longevity spinach or sambung nyawa, is a creeping tropical herb in the Asteraceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is widely cultivated for its succulent leaves,…

Family Asteraceae Scientific name Tagetes erecta Common name (English) Dark Orange Marigold Common name (Malay) Bunga Kembang Emas / Tahi Ayam Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Tagetes erecta, commonly known as African marigold or Aztec marigold, is a vibrant flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to Mexico and Central America but…

Family Asteraceae Scientific name Tagetes erecta Common name (English) Orange Marigold Common name (Malay) Bunga Kembang Emas / Tahi Ayam Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Tagetes erecta, commonly known as African marigold or Aztec marigold, is a vibrant flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to Mexico and Central America but now…