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Family Poaceae Scientific name Chrysopogon zizanioides Common name (English) Vetiver Grass Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver, is a perennial grass in the Poaceae family, native to India. It is widely cultivated for its strong, fragrant, and fibrous roots, which are used in…

Family Poaceae Scientific name Pennisetum purpureum Common name (English) India Napier Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Pennisetum purpureum, commonly known as elephant grass or napier grass, is a tall perennial grass in the Poaceae family. Native to tropical Africa, it is widely cultivated across tropical and subtropical regions…

Family Poaceae Scientific name Cymbopogon citratus Common name (English) Lemongrass Common name (Malay) Serai Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as lemongrass, is a perennial tropical grass in the Poaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is widely cultivated for its fragrant leaves and stems, which are used in…

Family Poaceae Scientific name Oryza sativa Common name (English) Asian Rice Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Oryza sativa, commonly known as Asian rice, is a staple cereal crop in the Poaceae family. Native to Asia, it is cultivated extensively across tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions worldwide for its…

Family Poaceae Scientific name Bambusoideae spp. Common name (English) Bamboo Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Bambusoideae spp., commonly known as bamboo, refers to a diverse subfamily of fast-growing grasses in the Poaceae family. Native to tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions worldwide, bamboo species are highly valued for their…

Family Phyllanthaceae Scientific name Bridelia stipularis Common name (English) Indian Bridelia Common name (Malay) / Identified as Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Bridelia stipularis, commonly known as Indian Bridelia or bushveld guava, is a small tropical shrub or tree in the Phyllanthaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is valued for its…