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Family Anacardiaceae Scientific name Mangifera indica spp. Common name (English) Harumanis 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 sweet,…

Family Myrtaceae Scientific name Syzygium polyanthum Common name (English) Indonesian Bay Leaf Common name (Malay) Salam/Serai Kayu Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Syzygium polyanthum, commonly known as Indonesian bay leaf or salam leaf, is an evergreen tree in the Myrtaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is widely cultivated for its aromatic…

Family Malpighiaceae Scientific name Bunchosia argentea Common name (English) Silver Peanut Butter Fruit Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Bunchosia argentea, commonly known as cansaboca or silver peanut butter fruit, is a tropical fruit tree in the Malpighiaceae family. Native to Central and South America, it produces small, orange-red,…

Family Rutaceae Scientific name Citrus reticulata Common name (English) Mandarin Orange Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Citrus reticulata, commonly known as mandarin orange or tangerine, is a small tropical to subtropical citrus tree in the Rutaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is widely cultivated for its sweet,…

Family Araceae Scientific name Monstera deliciosa Common name (English) Swiss Cheese Plant Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Monstera deliciosa, commonly known as Swiss cheese plant or split-leaf philodendron, is a tropical evergreen vine in the Araceae family. Native to the rainforests of southern Mexico and Central America, it…

Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Curcuma comosa Common name (English) White Ginger Common name (Malay) Temu Tis Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Curcuma comosa, commonly known as temu tis or white ginger, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its aromatic rhizomes, which…