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ZoneHerbs
Reference IdACP0108
Species Name

Phyllagathis rotundifolia Blume.

 
Family NameMelastomataceae 
Local NameTapak sulaiman 
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Traditional UsageAs a tonic and to cure a fever 
DescriptionMorphology:Woody root stock, shrub, growth spreadly on the forest floor.Leaves obovate cordate, upper surface dark green, lower surface red. Petiole 5-10 cm long with 7 cm peducle. Flowers 12-20 and red. Calyx like cup shaped.  
Ecology DistributionFound in tropical America, throughout southern China to Malaysia.  
Conservation StatusLeast Concerned 
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ZoneHerbs
Reference IdACP0212
Species Name

Prismatomeris tetrandra (Roxb.) K.Schum.

 
Family NameRubiaceae 
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Traditional UsageTo treat fresh wound 
DescriptionMorphology: Shrub or small tree, up to 1-3 meter tall. Leaves elliptic to lanceolate-acute. The tips acuminate with cuneate apex. The midrib vein beneath downwards. Fruits are globose and the flowers are sessile. Ecological distribution: Found in India, Ceylon, South-western of China, Australia and also in Peninsular Malaysia. Best growth on rocky shores and limestones area such as in Pulau Pangkor.  
Ecology Distribution 
Conservation StatusLeast Concerned 
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ZoneFerns
Reference IdACP0221
Species Name

Psolotum nudum L.

 
Family NamePsilotaceae 
Local NameWhisk fern 
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Traditional UsageOrnamental 
DescriptionMorphology: Terrestrial fern, primitive with devoid of roots, with scale leaves only. The stem dichotomously branched and green. Rhizomatous, herb (fork ferns) and 60 cm high.There are small and rounded sporangia. Ecological distribution: Whisk fern is native to swamplands and dry rocky cliffs from North Carolina to Oklahoma to the tropics. Commonly found among Pyrrosia sp. at the forest floor. 
Ecology Distribution 
Conservation StatusLeast Concerned 
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ZoneFerns
Reference IdACP0235
Species Name

Pityrogramma calomelanos (L.) Link

 
Family NamePteridaceae 
Local NameSilver fern 
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Traditional UsageFever, Ornamental 
DescriptionMorphology: Rizom erect and bearing an erect fronds. Fronds bipinnate, narrowly deltate, narrow acuminate pinnae. Lower surface of lamina covered with resinous powder. Sporangia develop along the veins.Fertile fronds taller than sterile one. Ecological distribution: Naturalized from the tropical American. Common on terrestrial and open places, disturbed ground at all altitudes such as Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Singapore.  
Ecology Distribution 
Conservation StatusLeast Concerned 
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ZoneFerns
Reference IdACP0241
Species Name

Pleocnemia irregularis (C. Presl.) Holttumii

 
Family NameTectariaceae 
Local NameUnknown 
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Traditional UsageMalaria, diarrhaea and rashes 
DescriptionMorphology: Terestrial and herbaceous fern about 1 m tall. Fronds light green or pale and lamina bipinnatifid or tripinnatifid. Pinnae are opposite and deltoid shape. Sori are scattered on the lower surface of fertile pinnae. Rachis is blackish on the upper part. Ecological distribution: Widely distributed in lowland forest of Malay Peninsula and Thailand. Best growth in shaded area or edges of forest.  
Ecology Distribution 
Conservation StatusLeast Concerned 
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ZoneHerbs
Reference IdACP0229
Species Name

Plumbago indica Linn.

 
Family NamePlumbaginaceae 
Local NameScarlet leadwort, Rose-colored Leadwort 
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Traditional UsageAbortion, skin problem and cought  
DescriptionMorphology: Herbaceous or half woody-plant, up to 1m tall. Leaves simple, alternate, ovate to oblong-ovate, smooth with wavy margins. The base is pointed and the tip is blunt or pointed. The calyx has a stalked and sticky gland. Flowers bright red at the long spikes about 15-30 cm. Ecological distribution: Thought to be originated from India. Widely cultivated in India and some part of Peninsular Malaysia. Commonly on the wetland and damp area. 
Ecology Distribution 
Conservation StatusLeast Concerned 
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ZoneFerns
Reference IdACP0245
Species Name

Pronephrium repandum (Fee) Holttum

 
Family NameThelypteridaceae 
Local NameUnknown 
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Traditional UsageOrnamental 
DescriptionMorphology: Apical lamina bluntly toothed. Margin with tree to six pairs of pinnae. Sori exindusiate near to excurrent vein. Setae growth from hair-like outgrowth in the sporangium. Ecological distribution: Widely distributed in pantropics and tropical region. Commonly found in lowland forest up to hill forest in Peninsular Malaysia like in Gunung Angsi.  
Ecology Distribution 
Conservation StatusLeast Concerned 
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Zone
Reference IdACP0026
Species Name

Pandanus amryllifolius Roxb.

 
Family NamePandanaceae 
Local NameFragrant Pandan 
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Traditional UsageColouring, flavour 
DescriptionMorphology: Large herb with slender stem, many aerial roots, numerous leaves, long, narrow and keeled. 
Ecology DistributionFrom Moluccas, grown throughout southeast Asia  
Conservation StatusLeast Concerned 
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Reference IdACP0011
Species Name

Plumeria rubra L.

 
Family NameApocynaceae 
Local NameFangi Panni 
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Traditional UsageCrack heel, wart, poison bite 
DescriptionMorphology: Shrubs and tree 
Ecology DistributionNative to tropical America  
Conservation StatusLeast Concerned 
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Zone
Reference IdACP0025
Species Name

Polianthes tuberosa L.

 
Family NameAgavaceae 
Local NameDouble Pearl, Tuberose 
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Traditional UsageAromatic, smooth skin, scar, acne 
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Ecology Distribution 
Conservation StatusLeast Concerned 
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