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Family Euphorbiaceae Scientific name Ricinus communis Common name (English) Castor Oil Plant Common name (Malay) Pokok Jarak Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Ricinus communis, commonly known as the castor oil plant, is a fast-growing perennial shrub or small tree in the Euphorbiaceae family. Native to East Africa but widely cultivated in tropical…

Family Euphorbiaceae Scientific name Manihot esculenta Common name (English) Curly Leaf Cassava Common name (Malay) Ubi Kerinting Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Manihot esculenta (curly leaf cassava), commonly known as curly leaf cassava, is a cultivar of cassava in the Euphorbiaceae family. Like other cassava varieties, it is cultivated for its starchy…

Family Euphorbiaceae Scientific name Manihot esculenta Common name (English) Cassava Common name (Malay) Ubi Kayu Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Manihot esculenta, commonly known as cassava or yuca, is a woody shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family, widely cultivated for its starchy tuberous roots. Native to South America, it is a major staple…

Family Ebenaceae Scientific name Diospyros ebenum Common name (English) Ebony Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Diospyros ebenum, commonly known as Ceylon ebony or Indian ebony, is a slow-growing tropical tree in the Ebenaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is highly prized for its extremely dense,…

Family Dipterocarpaceae Scientific name Hopea odorata Common name (English) Ironwood Tree Common name (Malay) Merawan Siput Jantan Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Hopea odorata, commonly known as the ta-khian or ironwood tree, is a large tropical hardwood tree in the Dipterocarpaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is highly valued for its…

Family Dilleniaceae Scientific name Dillenia indica L. Common name (English) Elephant Apple Common name (Malay) Simpoh Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Dillenia indica, commonly known as the elephant apple, is a tropical fruit tree in the Dilleniaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is valued for its large, acidic fruits, which are…