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Lucas & Kaylen Plant Excel Data Sheet TXP

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1. Botanical name: Phanera kockiana (Korth.) Benth. var. kockiana

2. Family name: Fabaceae

3. Common name: Kock's Bauhinia

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Brunei, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Lesser Sunda Islands, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Sumatra.

5. Where the plant was found: NP main roadside

6. Uses for plant: ornamental flowers and leaves good for container planting

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: i like the flowers its nice!

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/3/1324

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1. Botanical name: Mussaenda 'Dona Eva'

2. Family name:
Rubiaceae

3. Common name: Mussaenda

4. Native: -

5. Where the plant was found: outside NP Barn

6. Uses for plant: ornamental flower and leaves good for landscaping!

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with lots of water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: very nice red leaves with prominent lateral veins!

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/2/2251

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1. Botanical name: Anthurium andraeanum

2. Family name: Araceae

3. Common name: Flamingo Lily

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Colombia, Ecuador

5. Where the plant was found: Shadehouse in NP

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental flowers and leaves that are good for interiorscape and container planting

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: partial shade with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: cool flowers with a spathe

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/6/1672

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1. Botanical name: Crotalaria retusa

2. Family name: Fabaceae

3. Common name: Rattleweed

4. Native: Africa, Pantropical

5. Where the plant was found: Outside shadehouse in NP

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental flowers good for screening. Used in parks and gardens too!

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate watering

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: this is an annual plant which is interersting!

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/8/1891

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1. Botanical name: Excoecaria cochinchinensis 'Firestorm'

2. Family name: Euphorbiaceae

3. Common name: Chinese Croton

4. Native: tropical regions

5. Where the plant was found: NP near munch

6. Uses for plant: ornamental leaves for landscaping. Good for screening!

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun, partial shade, with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: cool variegation and red undersides on the leaf, making it an excellent choice for landscaping as it looks stunning!

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10. references:

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/0/2011

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1. Botanical name: Petrea volubilis

2. Family name: Verbenaceae

3. Common name: Sandpaper Vine

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Tropical America

5. Where the plant was found: Business block in NP

6. Uses for plant: ornamental. Used in parks gardens and trellises and pargola

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun, partial sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: leaves of this plant feels like sand paper which is very unique to me

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/4/1471

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1. Botanical name: Lantana camara 'Hybrida'

2. Family name: Verbenaceae

3. Common name: Lantana

4. Native: x

5. Where the plant was found: outside np shadehouse

6. Uses for plant: ornamental landscaping plants. Good for container planting, interiorscape, coastal

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: interesting flowers looks like fire because of the bright orange!

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/1/2180

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1. Botanical name: Passiflora edulis (purple fruit)

2. Family name: Passifloraceae

3. Common name: Passion Fruit

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Brazil to Northeastern Argentina

5. Where the plant was found: NP outside shadehouse

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental flowers, since it is a climber it is good for trellises, pergolas. Also for consumption uses as the fruits and seeds and leaves can be eaten!

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: very nice flower!

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/3/3/3332

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1. Botanical name: Alocasia × amazonica

2. Family name: Araceae

3. Common name: African Mask

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Amazon Nursery in USA Florida

5. Where the plant was found: NP Shadehouse

6. Uses for plant: ornamental leaves for flowerbed, container planting, interiorscape

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: partial shade with moderate to lots of water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: cool leaves that can be huge!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/6/1642

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1. Botanical name: Conocarpus erectus

2. Family name: Combretaceae

3. Common name: Silver Buttonwood

4. Not native to SG. But native to Tropical Americas (Florida, Mexico, Honduras, Bahamas, Jamaica), Tropical West Africa

5. Where the plant was found: Garden by the bay

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental and commercial use due to its bark high in tannin

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with little water/moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant:

silvery greyish leaves are very nice!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/FloraFaunaWeb/Flora/3/3/3372

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1. Botanical name: Pentas lanceolata 'Carnea'

2. Family name: Rubiaceae

3. Common name: Egyptian Star Cluster

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to tropical East Africa to Southern Arabia

5. Where the plant was found: Gardens by the bay

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun partial sun with lots of water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: flowers come in a cluster which can look similar to the Ixoria!

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/3/2318

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1. Botanical name: Allamanda oenotherifolia

2. Family name: Apocynaceae

3. Common name: Bush Allamanda

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Brazil

5. Where the plant was found: outside Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: it can be grown as a climber or shrub or bonsai, so it is very versatile!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/3/1308

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1. Botanical name: Philodendron erubescens 'Gold'

2. Family name: Araceae

3. Common name: -

4. Native: not native to SG. But native to Colombia

5. Where the plant was found: outside munch

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: partial shade with moderate watering with occasional misting

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: it is a climber and can also be used as a groundcover

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/4/1476

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1. Botanical name: Clitoria ternatea

2. Family name: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

3. Common name: Butterfly Pea or Blue Pea,

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Pantropical

5. Where the plant was found: under my block

6. Uses for plant: ornamental,
it is good for growing in parks and gardens, on trellises, pergolas or fences for its attractive blue flowers and climbing properties. it also has food uses, the flowers are used to extract a blue, edible dye that is used in making traditional Malay pastries. it also has medicinal uses where roots are used to treat abdominal swelling, sore throats and mucus disorders.

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: beautiful climber with many uses!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/3/1372

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1. Botanical name: Syzygium myrtifolium

2. Family name: Myrtaceae

3. Common name: Red Lip

4. Native: Native to SG. But also native to Northeast India, Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines.

5. Where the plant was found: outside 401 coffee shop

6. Uses for plant: ornamental (good for screening)

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with lots of water or moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: versatile ornamental use. Ranging from uses in roadsides, coastal, hedge / Screening, Suitable for Bonsai, Container Planting, Parks & Gardens! Red young leaves are also very cool!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/3/1/3156

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1. Botanical name: Loropetalum chinense

2. Family name: Hamamelidaceae

3. Common name: Chinese Fringe Flower

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to China

5. Where the plant was found: below my block

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: It grows best under full sun, in well-drained soil mixed with organic matter. It can tolerate partial shade. it requires moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: nice purplish foliage. Good plant for landscaping and screening! Would use this in the future.

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/2/2201

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1. Botanical name: Terminalia mantaly

2. Family name: Combretaceae

3. Common name: Madagascar Almond or Umbrella Tree

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Madagascar

5. Where the plant was found: NP outside Munch

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: nice tree with unbrella shape and branching out nicely!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/7/2762

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1. Botanical name: Caladium bicolor

2. Family name: Araceae

3. Common name: Angel Wings, Fancy Leaf Caladium, Heart of Jesus, Elephant's Ears

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to tropical South America & the Caribbean

5. Where the plant was found: NP outside munch

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun, partial sun with lots of water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: its leaves are very nice with pink colour in the middle. It has 2 colours; green and pink and these 2 colours being together makes the leaf very unique!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/7/1743

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1. Botanical name: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis

2. Family name: Verbenaceae

3. Common name: Brazilian Tea

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Africa

5. Where the plant was found: Chek Jawa

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental. Other medicinal uses include: in Nigeria, this plant is traditionally used to treat diabetes and fever. In West Africa, the juice from the plant is used to treat cataract and sores on children’s ears. In Brazil, fresh leaf is crushed and applied on ulcers.

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun, partial sun, with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: interesting small tiny flowers which makes this plant looks nice and minimalistic. I think it would be a great addition to a landscape if the theme is minimalistic!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/4/2475

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1. Botanical name: Ficus microcarpa 'Golden'

2. Family name: Moraceae

3. Common name: Indian Laurel Fig

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to India and Malaysia

5. Where the plant was found: NP near block 1

6. Uses for plant: ornamental.
it is suitable for Bonsai, Container Planting, General, Hedge /Screening, Parks & Gardens and Roadsides!

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants:

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: The specific epithet "microcarpa" means small-fruited.

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/9/2913

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1. Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum

2. Family name: Euphorbiaceae

3. Common name: Croton

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to
Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Fiji, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku, New Guinea, the Philippines, Queensland, Santa Cruz Island, Solomon Islands, Sulawesi, Vanuatu

5. Where the plant was found: Munch garden

6. Uses for plant: mainly ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: the sap can be toxic if ingested. Bark and roots are known to cause burning sensation if chewed.

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/8/1833

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1. Botanical name: Etlingera elatior

2. Family name: Zingiberaceae

3. Common name: Torch Ginger

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Indonesia, Thailand

5. Where the plant was found: National Orchid Garden

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental. Also, flowers of this plant can be eaten. (The immature flower buds of the Torch Ginger have a unique fragrance and taste which is mainly used in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Some common dishes that use the flower bud are rojak and laksa. It can also be used as a garnish for sour-savoury soups. In Singapore and Malaysia, the bud is sometimes added to Peranakan fish curry. In Thailand, the raw bud is added to a salad called "khaao yam" or eaten with a spicy sauce)

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun, partial sun with lots of water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: flower looks quite similar to lotus/lilies when i saw it first time.

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/9/1990

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1. Botanical name: Saraca indica

2. Family name: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

3. Common name: Asoka Tree

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia

5. Where the plant was found: Outside NP!

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: flowers look similar to ixoria's one

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/3/1/3113

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1. Botanical name: Begonia melanobullata

2. Family name: Begoniaceae

3. Common name: -

4. Native: not native to SG. But native to Gunung Ali, in northern Vietnam

5. Where the plant was found:

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: bright indirect light, with high humidity, ensuring substrate is moist but not water logged

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: very sttriking leaves. the leaves has dark bubble like protrusions which are super cool!

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10. references: https://www.begoniasymas.com/en/producto/begonia-melanobullata/

https://greg.app/plant-care/begonia-melanobullatahttps://greg.app/plant-care/begonia-melanobullata

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1. Botanical name: Scutellaria costaricana

2. Family name: Lamiaceae

3. Common name: Scarlet Skullcap

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Costa Rica and Panama

5. Where the plant was found: Gardens By the Bay

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun, partial sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: The species epithet 'costaricana' means Costa Rica, referring to the place of origin

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/5/0/5097

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1. Botanical name: Medinilla speciosa

2. Family name: Melastomataceae

3. Common name: Showy Asian Grapes

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Java and the Philippines

5. Where the plant was found: Fort Canning

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental due to its striking bright pink flowers and berries. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating diarrhea, mouth sores, and as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent. The fruits are also consumed by pregnant women as a health supplement

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: indirect light and regular misting

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: Nice flowers and berries!

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10. references:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medinilla_speciosa

https://pubs.aip.org/aip/acp/article-abstract/2957/1/060051/3262047/Phytochemical-properties-of-Medinilla-speciosa?redirectedFrom=fulltext

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1. Botanical name: Epipremnum aureum

2. Family name: Araceae

3. Common name: Golden Pothos, Money Plant

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Solomon Islands

5. Where the plant was found: Chek Jawa

6. Uses for plant: ornamental! Can be used in hanging baskets or climbers!!

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: partial sun with lots of water and moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: I learnt in TXP class that the higher this plant climbs, the larger the leave becomes and i was amazed with this information because it was just really cool!

Also the genus epithet 'Epipremnum' means on trees, which refers to the plant growth habit. The specific epithet 'aureum' means golden-yellow, with reference to the plant foliage colour.

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/3/1390

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1. Botanical name: Pandanus tectorius

2. Family name: Pandanaceae

3. Common name: Pandanus Palm, Screw Pine

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Philippines to Pacific

5. Where the plant was found: Chek Jawa

6. Uses for plant: Edible Plant Parts :

It has edible Fruits!
Medicinal: The young leaves are also used to treat boils and other ailments in folk medicine!!
Lastly, the trunks are used to build houses, ladders, hard pillows, vases, fish traps, and is also a source of glue for canoes. They can also be used as firewood, dyes and other handicraft.

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun, partial sun with little water, lots of water, moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: This plant has many prop/stilt roots at the base of the stem to support this plant! The margins of the leaves also has spikes which looks cool

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/5/2/5242

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1. Botanical name: Nypa fruticans

2. Family name:
Arecaceae (Palmae)

3. Common name: Nipah Palm, Mangrove Palm, Nipah, Water Coconut, and attap chee!

4. Native: Native to SG. But also native to India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hainan, Ryuku Islands, the Philippines, Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei), New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Australia

5. Where the plant was found: Pulau Ubin Chek Jawa

6. Uses for plant: Mostly for eating.

Firstly, It has edible young translucent-white chewy seeds ('attap chee'), usually boiled in sugar syrup and added to local deserts.

Secondly, inflorescence stalk cut off before flowers open, and tapped for a sweet liquid that can be boiled to yield a brown sugar called 'gula melaka', fermented into an alchoholic drink called 'toddy', or fermented for several more months to yield a vinegar.

Thirdly, flower sheaths can be made into an aromatic tea

Lastly, young palm shoots are also edible!

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with lots of water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: This plant is the only true palm in mangroves! It also amazes me how gula melaka comes from this plant, which i have never thought of before!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/6/2658

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1. Botanical name: Fuchsia x hybrida

2. Family name: Onagraceae

3. Common name: Fuchsia

4. Native: Not native to SG

5. Where the plant was found: GBTB

6. Uses for plant: ornamental, good for hanging baskets

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: partial sun with regular watering! It also enjoys humidity so misting the area would help

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant:

The drooping stems and colourful bell shaped flwoers make this plant particularly suitable for hanging baskets and container gardenings! Their cascading growth habits creates stunning visuals that can cover planter boxes while still providing colour!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/0/2022

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/fuchsia_hybrida.htm

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/fuchsia/

https://www.promessedefleurs.ie/annuals/plug-plants-annuals/annuals-by-variety/fuchsia/fuchsia-dark-eyes.html

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1. Botanical name: Eucalyptus deglupta

2. Family name: Myrtaceae

3. Common name: Rainbow Gum

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Philippines, Indonesia and New Guinea

5. Where the plant was found: Fort Canning

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental due to its vibrant bark, which makes landscape look artistic. It is also rare to see this tree along roadside in Singapore which makes this tree even more valueble to me. It may also have medicinal properties as it can be applied to wounds or made into teas for treating respiratory issues such as coughs and asthma. The leaves are also utilized in steam distillation to produce essential oils that are beneficial for oral hygiene and respiratory ailments!!

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun with moderate water. It generally likes water as it grows naturally in rainforest habitats. It also prefers humid, cooler tropical climate

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: This is actually my favourite tree due to its stunning and beautiful bark. The bark sheds unevenly in strips, revealing the bright green new bark, which then darkens as it matures to give blue, purple, orange and then maroon tone! If possible, i would love to use this in my landscaping work in the future because i really think this would add life and vibrancy to the landscape!

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10. references:

https://www.gardenia.net/plant/eucalyptus-deglupta

https://www.socfindoconservation.co.id/plant/894?lang=en

https://www.oneearth.org/species-of-the-week-rainbow-eucalyptus/

https://hippocrateswellness.org/learning-centre/blog/archive/rainbow-eucalyptus-growth-and-benefits/

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/FloraFaunaWeb/Flora/2/8/2886

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1. Botanical name: Nymphaea lotus var. thermalis

2. Family name: Nymphaeaceae

3. Common name: Egpytian White Water-Lily

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Romania

5. Where the plant was found: Near National Orchid Garden/near Napir MRT

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with lots of water. It is an aquatic plant!

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant:
I know lilies and lotuses (Nelumbo nucifera) can look similar. But their differences actually amazes me. Water Lily leaves are notched and float on the water, while Lotus leaves form complete circles and are held above the water.

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10. references:

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/165755-Nymphaea-lotus

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1. Botanical name: Strongylodon macrobotrys

2. Family name: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

3. Common name: Jade Vine

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to
Philippines

5. Where the plant was found: GBTB

6. Uses for plant: ornamental climber

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun, partial sun. Moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: it has very unique claw-shaped flowers and a unique bluish green color. Flowers are arranged in long, hanging inflorescences known as pendent trusses or pseudoracemes. This makes the plant very beautiful ansd stunning!

Also, the name "macrobotrys" derives from Greek, meaning "long grape cluster," which aptly describes the plant's drooping flower clusters!

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10. references:

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/5/1506

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strongylodon_macrobotrys

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=280642

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1. Botanical name: Thunbergia laurifolia

2. Family name: Acanthaceae

3. Common name: Thunbergia, Blue Trumpet Vine

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to ndaman Island, Assam, East Himalaya, Malaya, Myanmar, Nicobar Islands and Vietnam

5. Where the plant was found: NP carpark near business block

6. Uses for plant: ornamental, good for green walls!

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: It is similar to Thunbergia grandiflora. The difference is the Thunbergia laurifolia has narrower, glabrous leaves while Thunbergia grandiflora has broader, hairy leaves with larger lobes.

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/5/1522

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1. Botanical name: Breynia disticha

2. Family name: Phyllanthaceae

3. Common name: Snow Bush

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Southwestern Pacific (New Caledonia, Vanuatu)

5. Where the plant was found: NP garden near munch

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun with moderate water!

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant:

The species name disticha derives from Latin, meaning "two-ranked" or "arranged in two rows," which likely refers to the arrangement of leaves on the stems.

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10. references:

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/7/1730

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breynia

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1. Botanical name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima

2. Family name: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

3. Common name: Peacock Flower

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Tropical Americas

5. Where the plant was found: NP Alumni House

6. Uses for plant: ornamental due to its brightly coloured flowers!

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun with moderate watering.

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant:

Its bright flowers makes it very beautiful and it makes me feel relaxed. This plant can be grown as a shrub or a tree! They bloom in clusters known as racemes! It is also the national flower of Barbados, symbolizing beauty and resilience. The stem is Green, turning grayish-brown as the stems become woodier, covered with spines, which swell at the base upon maturity.

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/7/1740

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1. Botanical name: Melastoma malabathricum

2. Family name: Melastomataceae

3. Common name: Singapore Rhododendron

4. Native: Native to SG! But also native to Indian Ocean, China, Taiwan, south and other Southeast Asia, Australia, and the south Pacific

5. Where the plant was found: NP outside shadehouse

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun, partial sun with lots of water to moderate water needs

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: the flowers can look quite similar to the Rhodomyrtus tomentosa and Heterotis rotundifolia. I read online that this plant has medicinal use as well. its leaves, shoots, roots have been used in folk medicine to treat health problems such diarrhea, wounds, and inflammation.

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10. references:

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/2/2221

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3254175/

https://housing.com/news/how-to-grow-and-care-for-melastoma-plant/

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1. Botanical name: Clerodendrum thomsoniae

2. Family name: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

3. Common name: Bleeding-heart Vine, Bag Flower,

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to West Africa

5. Where the plant was found: Outside HCI

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun and moderate watering

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: it is planted as a shrub here in this picture, but i read that it supposedly can be a climber! Also, the plant features nice flowers that consist of a white or pale purple calyx with a vibrant red corolla peeking through. This dramatic color contrast gives the appearance of a "bleeding heart," which is reflected in its common name

9. photo(s): -

10. references:

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/3/1370

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerodendrum_thomsoniae

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/bleeding-heart-vine-clerodendrum-thomsoniae/

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1. Botanical name: Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Reticulatum'

2. Family name: Acanthaceae

3. Common name: Yellow-Veined Eranthemum

4. Native: Not native to SG

5. Where the plant was found: NP

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun, partial sun with moderate watering

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant:

This plant is often used in landscaping for its unique foliage and flowers, providing color and texture throughout the year. Its compact size makes it ideal for borders or as a feature plant in shaded areas

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/3/2372

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/3/2372

https://plantlust.com/plants/30617/pseuderanthemum-carruthersii-reticulatum/

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1. Botanical name: Heliconia psittacorum × h. spathocircinata 'Golden Torch'

2. Family name: Heliconiaceae

3. Common name: -

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Tropical America

5. Where the plant was found: NP

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun, partial sun with lots of water.

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: This family (Heliconiaceae) has only 1 genus, which is Heliconia! And this family has MANYYY cultivars! Very common in SG!

Also, in many cultures, Heliconias are used in traditional medicine and as decorative elements in gardens and floral arrangements. Their long-lasting bracts make them excellent cut flowers for arrangements!

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/0/2079:

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/heliconias/

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/heliconia/

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1. Botanical name: Cyrtostachys renda Blume

2. Family name: Arecaceae (Palmae)

3. Common name: lipstick palm

4. Native: Native to SG! But also native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo

5. Where the plant was found: NP

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun, partial sun with lots ot water to moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: This is the logo of botanic garden. THIS PLANT IS ACTUALLY CRITICALLY ENDANGERED! Apparantly, in Malay culture, the lipstick palm is associated with superstitions regarding spirits. Some people plant them at garden corners to ward off ghosts, while others avoid planting them for fear of attracting spirits

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/6/2618

https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/160

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1. Botanical name: Cyperus alternifolius

2. Family name: Cyperaceae

3. Common name: Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Plant

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion Island

5. Where the plant was found: NP Raingarden

6. Uses for plant: ornamental. for pond/river/lakes or for container plantings

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: partial sun with lots of water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: This plant being in the raingarden because this can actually be a aquatic plant and thrive well under wet conditions!

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/9/1920

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1. Botanical name: Dianella ensifolia

2. Family name: Asphodelaceae

3. Common name: Common Dianella, Umbrella Dracaena

4. Native: Native to SG. But also native to Madagascar, India, and Sri Lanka to the Himalaya, Tropical Asia, southern China, Taiwan, Japan, Malesia, and the Pacific Islands

5. Where the plant was found: along roadside in queenstown

6. Uses for plant: ornamental, medicinal (stems, leaves, fruits and roots are used medicinally in the treatment for various ailments and diseases), cosmetic purposes (The rhizomes and roots are used in cosmetics and perfume)

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: sun, partial sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: I read that a mixture of the pounded rhizome and rice, is roasted and used as a rodent poison.

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/5/1/5194

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1. Botanical name: Strophanthus gratus

2. Family name: Apocynaceae

3. Common name: Cream Fruit, Climbing Oleander, Indian Rubber Vine

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to
West Tropical Africa

5. Where the plant was found: along roadside in queenstown

6. Uses for plant: ornamental and medicinal. The leaves are used in Africa as a folk medicine against snakebite. The plant contains cardiac glycosides or ouabin which is extracted from the seed and used in pharmaceuticals in Europe as a rapid cardiac stimulant.

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: This plant can look similar to Strophanthus Preussii but Strophanthus Preussii has fringed petals and is more woody~

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/4/2484

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1. Botanical name: Calliandra haematocephala

2. Family name: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

3. Common name: Red Powder Puff

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Borneo, Bolivia

5. Where the plant was found: along roadside in queenstown

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun, partial sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: Calliandra comes from the Greek words kallos, meaning beauty and andros, meaning stamen.

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/7/1768

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1. Botanical name: Orthosiphon aristatus

2. Family name: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

3. Common name: Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea, Kidneys Tea Plant,

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Tropica Asia

5. Where the plant was found: National orchid garden

6. Uses for plant: ornamental.

It also has medicinal uses; for animals, it is proven to help with pain-relieving, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammation, anti-microbial, antioxidant, and cholesterol-lowering properties.

In India, this plant is taken in combination with Bitterweed (Andrographis paniculata) to treat diabetes. According to Indonesian and Malaysian traditional medicine, bladder or kidney pain, gout, rheumatism and arteriosclerosis can be treated by drinking a decoction of leaves boiled in water.

In Vietnamese traditional medicine, a plant infusion is used to treat influenza, hepatits, rheumatism, jaundice and fever, as well as stimulate urination

Just this plant alone already has so many medicinal uses... that is mind blowing!

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate watering

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: Beautiful flowers resembling cat whiskers! And the diverse medicinal uses of this plant listed above really interest me as it tells me how useful this plant can be. This plant is not just for ornamental use, it also has a lot of medicinal properties!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/2/2285

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1. Botanical name: Nepenthes 'Miranda'

2. Family name: Nepenthaceae

3. Common name: Monkey Cup

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to the rainforests of Borneo

5. Where the plant was found: National Orchid Garden

6. Uses for plant: ornamental. It is used as climbers/plants grown in hanging baskets

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: partial sun with lots of water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: its heterotrophic mode of nutrition amazes me! And how it looks vibrant and beautiful. It has small red speckles and a vibrant crimson flared lip. The lip is striped with darker shades of red. The large, egg-shaped lid is also yellow-green and speckled red. This beauty is probably for attarcting prey!

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/7/3/7316

11. https://tropicalgardening.co.uk/how-to-grow-nepenthes-miranda/#google_vignette

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1. Botanical name: Plumeria rubra

2. Family name: Apocynaceae

3. Common name: Frangipani

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Mexico to Northern South America, Florida to Caribbean

5. Where the plant was found: National Orchid Garden

6. Uses for plant: ornamental flowers. used i container planting, focal plants, parks and gardens

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate watering

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: trees exudes a white milky sap when bruised. And the sap can be an irritant.

Plumera obtusa and Plumera rubra can be easilly distinguised via the leaf tips. obtusa has obtused (rounded) tips, rubra has sharped leaf tips!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/8/6/8620

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1. Botanical name: Ixora 'Super King'

2. Family name: Rubiaceae

3. Common name: -

4. Native: Not native to SG

5. Where the plant was found: Near SIM

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: It has many cultivars with different flower colours. It is a common shrub in SG

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/1/2144

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1. Botanical name: Bougainvillea 'Mrs Eva'

2. Family name: Nyctaginaceae

3. Common name: -

4. Native: Not native to SG.

5. Where the plant was found: Hougang bridge

6. Uses for plant: ornamental, used in bridges. Can be used in bonsai!

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun with little water or moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: It is neither a shrub nor a tree, but a woody climber. Also, the pink/white things we see are not flowers but modified leaves. The actual flowers are tiny so the leaves need to modify to be colorful to attract pollinators! VERY COMMON ALONG BRIDGES!

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/3/1354

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1. Botanical name: Ipomoea cairica

2. Family name: Convolvulaceae

3. Common name:
Messina Creeper, Mile A Minute Vine, Railway Creeper

4. Native: Not native to SG. But it is native to the Pantropicals

5. Where the plant was found: Rifle range park

6. Uses for plant: ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun/partial sun with lots of water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant:

it blooms throughout the year! The roots also grow along the stem at the leaf nodes. This plant can also be invasive.

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/4/1428

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1. Botanical name: Cheilocostus speciosus

2. Family name:
Costaceae

3. Common name: Spiral Ginger

4. Native: Native to SG. And Tropical & Subtropical Asia to NE. Queensland

5. Where the plant was found: Rifle range park

6. Uses for plant: ornamental, for roadside, screening, park, garden. Parts of the plant are also consumed in rural communities of South East Asia and India. In Sarawak, young tender shoots are stir-fried with anchovies and fermented shrimp paste known as Belachan. Flowers are edible, often used in salads or added as garnish, rhizomes are cooked in curries or used to make syrups.

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: sun, partial sun with lots of water or moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant:

it is bird and butterfly attracting.
its flowering spike is dark red, ovoid-oblong in shape. And flower is emerged in between the bracts, they are white, funnel-like with a yellow centre.

The flowering spike being dark red and the white flower emerging from it makes the inflorescence very magnificent!

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/8/1869

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1. Botanical name: Licuala spinosa

2. Family name: Arecaceae (Palmae)

3. Common name: Palas, Mangrove Fan Palm

4. Native: Native to SG and the whole Southeast Asia

5. Where the plant was found: Rifle range park

6. Uses for plant: ornamental leaves for roadsides, coastal, interiorscape, raingarden, container planting. But also, young leaves of this plant are used to make Ketupat Daun Palas; a dish commonly eaten during Muslim festivals like Hari Raya Aidilfitri

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: full sun, partial sun, full shade with lots of water/moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: It is a palm with clustering habits.

The genus name "Licuala" is derived from the Malay word "licu," which means "to be smooth" or "to glide," referring to the smooth texture of the palm's leaves. The specific epithet "spinosa" comes from Latin, meaning "spiny," which describes the small spines found on the leaf stalks of this palm. This characteristic is significant as it distinguishes it from other species within the Licuala genus!!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/5/1/5129

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1. Botanical name: Ravenala madagascariensis

2. Family name: Strelitziaceae

3. Common name: Traveller's Palm

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Madagascar

5. Where the plant was found: NP Campus

6. Uses for plant: ornamental, roadside and focal plants

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun/partial sun with moderate watering

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant:

This plant is also the logo of Raffles Hotel! Which hints to me this plant probably holds significant value. This plant also isnt true palms, but it is more closely related to bananas. This plant has leaves that points up which is really interesting as it looks like a fan and has wide surface area! The common name "Traveller's Palm" is also very interesting after i found out what it means. The name "Traveler's Palm" comes from the plant's ability to collect rainwater in its leaf bases, which can be used as drinking water by travelers. This feature has made it a symbol of sustenance and survival in arid environments.

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/3/1/3100

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1. Botanical name: Lagerstroemia speciosa

2. Family name: Lythraceae

3. Common name: Rose of India, Crepe Flower, Queen Flower

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Indian Subcontinent, Southern China, Indochina, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia.

5. Where the plant was found: Outside SIM food court

6. Uses for plant: ornamental. Also medicinal as the leaves, fruits, and bark are rich in tannins and have been used in traditional medicine for their antidiabetic and antiobesity effects

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun with moderate watering

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant:

The name "Queen's Flower" reflects its beauty and significance; the specific epithet speciosa translates to 'beautiful' in Latin! Secondly, this plant is has stunning flowers which blooms in clusters and can be found in shades of lilac or purple.

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/9/2991

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagerstroemia_speciosa

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335796194_Lagerstroemia_speciosa_-A_Review

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1. Botanical name: Hymenocallis speciosa

2. Family name: Amaryllidaceae

3. Common name: Spider Lily, 螯蟹百合, 蜘蛛兰

4. Native: Not native in SG. But native to West Indies

5. Where the plant was found: Outside SIM

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental flowers and used in parks garden and flowerbeds. Maybe cultural use as some cultures associates it with good fortune

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun/partial sun with lots of water/moderate water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: Its inflorescence is erect, containing several white flowers that are funnel-shaped with long and thin petals. And this is very beautiful! The genus name "Hymenocallis" is derived from Greek, where "hymeno" means "membrane" and "callis" means "beautiful." This reflects the unique structure of its flowers, which have long, hanging petals and a central cup formed from staminodes. The specific epithet speciosa comes from Latin, meaning "beautiful" or "showy," which clearly describes the plant's striking appearance

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/1/2119

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1. Botanical name: Tecoma stans

2. Family name: Bignoniaceae

3. Common name: Golden Bells, Yellow Bells

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to
West Indies, Mexico to Peru

5. Where the plant was found: outside NP shadehouse

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental. Medicinal, its primary applications have been in treating diabetes and digestive problems.

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun with moderate watering

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant:

the fruits mature from green to brown and split open releasing numerous flat seeds which are papery and winged!

9. photo(s): -

10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/3/1/3177

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1. Botanical name: Sphagneticola trilobata

2. Family name: Asteraceae (Compositae)

3. Common name: Singapore Daisy

4. Native: Not native to SG. But native to Central America and South America.

5. Where the plant was found: NP outside makan place

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun/partial sun with moderate watering

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant: This plant is a vigorous prostrate vine that can spread extensively through runners, which can grow up to 1 meter per week under optimal conditions. The runners root at nodes, allowing it to form dense mat! That is why this plant is a good groundcover choice, even better under sunlight as it will flower!

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10. references: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/3/3/3350

https://bramstonbeach.org.au/singapore-daisy/

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1. Botanical name: Heliconia rostrata

2. Family name: Heliconiaceae

3. Common name: Fishtail Heliconia/ Hanging Lobster's Claw

4. Not native to SG. But native to Tropical America

5. Where the plant was found: Outside NP Makan Place

6. Uses for plant: Ornamental flowers commonly used in landscaping in parks and gardens.

But extracts from the plant have also been used in folk medicine to cure illnesses like hypertension, infection, and jaundice.

7. Preferred growing conditions of the plants: Full sun/partial sun with lots of water

8. Interesting thing(s) i found about the plant:

The flowers have evolved to suit different hummingbird species, with varying shapes and sizes that correspond to the birds' bills. Also, the flowers look like lobster claws which really intrugues me and make me want to learn more about this plant and this family!

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10. references:

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/0/2080

https://housing.com/news/heliconia-rostrata/#Heliconia_Rostrata_Benefits