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Family Euphorbiaceae Scientific name Macaranga tanarius Common name (English) Parasol Leaf Tree Common name (Malay) Pokok Mahang Puteh Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Macaranga tanarius, commonly known as parasol leaf tree or blush macaranga, is a fast-growing tropical tree in the Euphorbiaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific, it is…

Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Zingiber zerumbet Common name (English) Red Shampoo Ginger Common name (Malay) Lempoyang Merah Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Zingiber zerumbet, commonly known as shampoo ginger or red shampoo ginger, is a perennial tropical herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, it is…

Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Curcuma longa Common name (English) Turmeric Common name (Malay) Kunyit Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to South Asia, it is widely cultivated for its bright yellow-orange rhizomes, which are used as a…

Family Zingiberaceae Scientific name Etlingera elatior Common name (English) Red Torch Ginger Common name (Malay) Bunga Kantan Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Etlingera elatior, commonly known as torch ginger or ginger flower, is a perennial tropical herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its striking inflorescences…

Family Solanaceae Scientific name Solanum melongena Common name (English) Eggplant Common name (Malay) Terung Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Solanum melongena, commonly known as eggplant or aubergine, is a perennial shrub in the Solanaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is widely cultivated for its edible, fleshy fruits, which vary…