Category: Database
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Lantana (Lantana camara)
Read more: Lantana (Lantana camara)Family Verbenaceae Scientific name Lantana camara Common name (English) Lantana Common name (Malay) Bunga Tahi Ayam Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Lantana camara, commonly known as lantana, is a perennial flowering shrub in the Verbenaceae family. Native to Central and South America, it has become widely naturalized across tropical and subtropical regions.…
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Tuberous Coleus (Coleus tuberosus)
Read more: Tuberous Coleus (Coleus tuberosus)Family Lamiaceae Scientific name Coleus tuberosus Common name (English) Tuberous Coleus Common name (Malay) Kembang Barak Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Coleus tuberosus, commonly known as tuberous coleus or kembang barak, is a perennial herbaceous plant valued for its edible, starchy tubers. Native to parts of Southeast Asia, it thrives in warm,…
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Stink Bean (Parkia speciosa)
Read more: Stink Bean (Parkia speciosa)Family Fabaceae Scientific name Parkia speciosa Common name (English) Stink Bean Common name (Malay) Petai Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Parkia speciosa, commonly known as stink bean or petai, is a tall, tropical leguminous tree native to Southeast Asia. Recognized for its long, hanging pods filled with strong-smelling green seeds, it thrives…
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Pygmy Grasshopper (Systolederus ridleyi)
Read more: Pygmy Grasshopper (Systolederus ridleyi)Group Grasshopper Class Insecta Order Orthoptera Family Tetrigidae Scientific name Systolederus ridleyi Common name Pygmy Grasshopper Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 12/14/2024 (1st ; during the night) Systolederus ridleyi is a species of pygmy grasshopper (family Tetrigidae) found in parts of Southeast Asia. Members of this family are small, ground-dwelling grasshoppers often seen near…
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Fulgoroidea Planthopper (Ricanula stigmatica)
Read more: Fulgoroidea Planthopper (Ricanula stigmatica)Group Plant Hopper / Bug Class Insecta Order Hemiptera Family Ricaniidae Scientific name Ricanula stigmatica Common name Fulgoroidea Planthopper Status on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Common.First encounter on 14 Dec 2024. Ricanula stigmatica is a striking planthopper species (family Ricaniidae) found in parts of South and Southeast Asia. It is easily recognized by its dark wings…
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Yellow Banded Wasp Moth (Psichotoe duvaucelii)
Read more: Yellow Banded Wasp Moth (Psichotoe duvaucelii)Group Wasp Moth Class Insecta Order Lepidoptera Family Erebidae Scientific name Psichotoe duvaucelii Common name Yellow Banded Wasp Moth Status on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Common.Population increase starting Nov to April. Provided there are more grass. Psichotoe duvaucelii is a species of wasp moth (family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae) found in South and Southeast Asia. It mimics…