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Family Cucurbitaceae Scientific name Melothria pendula Common name (English) Creeping Cucumber Common name (Malay) Timun Tikus Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Melothria pendula, commonly known as creeping cucumber or guadeloupe cucumber, is a fast-growing climbing vine in the Cucurbitaceae family. Native to the Americas, it produces small, edible fruits resembling miniature watermelons,…

Family Cucurbitaceae Scientific name Momordica charantia Common name (English) Wild Bitter Gourd Common name (Malay) Peria Liar Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Momordica charantia, commonly known as bitter melon or bitter gourd, is a tropical and subtropical vine in the Cucurbitaceae family. Native to Asia, it produces elongated, warty green fruits that…

Family Convolvulaceae Scientific name Ipomoe spp. Common name (English) Morning Glory Common name (Malay) Bunga Seri Pagi Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Ipomoea spp., commonly referred to as morning glories or sweet potatoes depending on the species, is a genus of herbaceous plants in the Convolvulaceae family. Native to tropical and subtropical…

Family Convolvulaceae Scientific name Ipomoea aquatica Common name (English) Water Spinach Common name (Malay) Kangkong Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Ipomoea aquatica, commonly known as water spinach or kangkong, is a fast-growing, semi-aquatic perennial in the Convolvulaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it thrives in freshwater habitats such as rivers, ponds, and…

Family Commelinaceae Scientific name Commelina communis Common name (English) Asiatic Dayflower Common name (Malay) Bunga Matahari Asiatik Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Commelina communis, commonly known as Asiatic dayflower, is an annual or perennial herb in the Commelinaceae family. Native to East Asia, it produces small, vibrant blue flowers that open for…

Family Anacardiaceae Scientific name Mangifera indica spp. Common name (English) Thai Milk Mango Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is a tropical evergreen tree in the Anacardiaceae family. Native to South Asia, it is widely cultivated across tropical and subtropical regions for its…