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Family Lauraceae Scientific name Persea americana Common name (English) Avocado Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Persea americana, commonly known as avocado, is a tropical and subtropical tree in the Lauraceae family. Native to Central and South America, it is cultivated for its nutrient-rich, creamy fruits, which are consumed…

Family Lamiaceae Scientific name Orthosiphon aristatus Common name (English) Cat’s Whiskers Common name (Malay) Misai Kucing Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Orthosiphon aristatus, commonly known as cat’s whiskers or Java tea, is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its aromatic leaves and striking…

Family Lamiaceae Scientific name Ocimum basilicum Common name (English) Sweet Basil Common name (Malay) Selasih Manis Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Ocimum basilicum, commonly known as sweet basil, is an aromatic herb in the Lamiaceae family. Native to tropical regions of central Africa and Southeast Asia, it is widely cultivated for its…

Family Fabaceae Scientific name Phaseolus vulgaris Common name (English) Red Kidney Bean Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Phaseolus vulgaris, commonly known as common bean or green bean, is an annual climbing or bushy herb in the Fabaceae family. Native to Central and South America, it is widely cultivated…

Family Fabaceae Scientific name Senna siamea Common name (English) Siamese Cassia Common name (Malay) Johar Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Senna siamea, commonly known as siamese cassia or cassod tree, is a fast-growing tropical tree in the Fabaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its shade, timber, and ornamental…

Family Fabaceae Scientific name Acacia sp. Common name (English) Acacia Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Acacia sp., commonly known as wattle or acacia, refers to a genus of trees and shrubs in the Fabaceae family. Native to Australia, Africa, and other tropical and subtropical regions, Acacia species are…