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Family Poaceae Scientific name Oryza sativa Common name (English) Asian Rice Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Oryza sativa, commonly known as Asian rice, is a staple cereal crop in the Poaceae family. Native to Asia, it is cultivated extensively across tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions worldwide for its…

Family Poaceae Scientific name Bambusoideae spp. Common name (English) Bamboo Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Bambusoideae spp., commonly known as bamboo, refers to a diverse subfamily of fast-growing grasses in the Poaceae family. Native to tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions worldwide, bamboo species are highly valued for their…

Family Phyllanthaceae Scientific name Bridelia stipularis Common name (English) Indian Bridelia Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Bridelia stipularis, commonly known as Indian Bridelia or bushveld guava, is a small tropical shrub or tree in the Phyllanthaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is valued for its…

Family Phyllanthaceae Scientific name Glochidion zeylanicum Common name (English) Umbrella Cheese Tree Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Glochidion zeylanicum, commonly known as umbrella cheese tree or seed tree, is a small tropical tree or shrub in the Phyllanthaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, including Sri Lanka,…

Family Phyllanthaceae Scientific name Breynia androgyna Common name (English) Katuk Common name (Malay) Cekur Manis Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Breynia androgyna, commonly known as katuk or sometimes snowbush, is a tropical shrub or small tree in the Phyllanthaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is valued for its glossy foliage and…

Family Oxalidaceae Scientific name Averrhoa bilimbi Common name (English) Tree Sorrel Common name (Malay) Belimbing Buluh Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Averrhoa bilimbi, commonly known as the bilimbi or tree sorrel, is a small tropical fruit tree in the Oxalidaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its highly acidic,…