News & Updates
Sharing our progress, events, and other news regarding Project M.A.R.S.
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Cassumunar Ginger (Zingiber montanum)
Read more: Cassumunar Ginger (Zingiber montanum)Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Zingiber montanum Common name (English) Cassumunar Ginger Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Zingiber montanum, commonly known as cassumunar ginger or bangle ginger, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its aromatic rhizomes, which are…
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Wild Turmeric (Curcuma aromatica)
Read more: Wild Turmeric (Curcuma aromatica)Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Curcuma aromatica Common name (English) Wild Turmeric Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Curcuma aromatica, commonly known as wild turmeric or aromatic turmeric, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it produces fragrant rhizomes traditionally used in…
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Bangle Ginger (Zingiber ottensii)
Read more: Bangle Ginger (Zingiber ottensii)Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Zingiber ottensii Common name (English) Bangle Ginger Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Zingiber ottensii, commonly known as bangle ginger or giant turmeric, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its aromatic rhizomes, which are…
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Blue Turmeric (Curcuma aeruginosa)
Read more: Blue Turmeric (Curcuma aeruginosa)Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Curcuma aeruginosa Common name (English) Blue Turmeric Common name (Malay) Temu Ireng Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Curcuma aeruginosa, commonly known as blue turmeric, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it produces aromatic, bluish rhizomes that are used in traditional medicine…
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Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata)
Read more: Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata)Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Alpinia purpurata Common name (English) Red Ginger Common name (Malay) Halia Bara Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Alpinia purpurata, commonly known as red ginger, is a tropical perennial herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, it is widely cultivated as an ornamental…
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Galangal (Alpinia galanga)
Read more: Galangal (Alpinia galanga)Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Alpinia galanga Common name (English) Galangal Common name (Malay) Lengkuas Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Alpinia galanga, commonly known as greater galangal, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its aromatic rhizomes, which are widely used as a…