# data[].attributes.body
b)

c) Common name:

d)

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (medicinal):

Uses (landscape):

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact:

i) Source:

# data[].attributes.headline
a) Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult.

# data[].attributes.subject
a) Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult.

# data[].attributes.body
b) Apocynaceae

c) common name: Pinwheel Flower, East Indian Rosebay, Moon Beam, Ceylon Jasmine, Susun Kelapa, Susoh Ayam, Crepe Jasmine, Crepe Gardenia, Adam's Apple, Nero's Crown, Coffee Rose, Jelutong Badak

d) Non-native

e) Rifle Range Nature Park

f) Uses (medicinal): The roots, leaves and flowers are used in some parts of China for snake and scorpion poisoning.

Uses (Landscaping): Plant is hardy and is free-flowering all year round, grown in container planting, as hedge or for general use in parks and gardens.

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun or semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Genus Tabernaemontana is named after Jakob Theodor von Bergzaben (1520 - 1590) (Latinised surname Tabernaemontanus meaning "tavern in the mountain"), who was a German herbalist. Species divaricata means wide-spreading or divaricate.

i) Source: NParks | Tabernaemontana divaricata

# data[].attributes.body
b) moraceae

c) Common name: Common Red-stem Fig, Variegated fig, Variegated rubber plant, Ara kelumpang

d) Native

e) Rifle Range Nature Park

f) Uses (medicinal): The latex from the bark are reportedly used as a poultice on wounds.

Uses (landscape): Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun or semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It has a false fruit (Pseudocarp)

i) Source: NParks | Ficus variegata

# data[].attributes.headline
a) Cheilocostus speciosus (J. Koenig) C. Specht

# data[].attributes.subject
a) Cheilocostus speciosus (J. Koenig) C. Specht

# data[].attributes.body
b) Costaceae

c) Crepe Ginger, Setawar Tawar, Spiral Flag, Cane Reed, Malay Ginger, Wild Ginger, Spiral Ginger, White Costus

d) Native

e) Rifle range nature park

f) Uses (food): Parts of the plant are 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.

Uses (landscape): Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Flowerbed / Border

g) Tropical zone and can be grown on either full sun or semi-shade with moderate to lots of water

h) Interesting fact: It has dehiscent dry fruit in a capsule form

i) Source: NParks | Cheilocostus speciosus

# data[].attributes.body
b) Athyriaceae

c) Common name: Fiddlehead fern, Paku tanjung, Pucuk paku

d) Native

e) Rifle Range Nature Park

f) Uses (food): It has edible leaves that are sold in local markets throughout Asia and the Pacific. Young shoots or fronds are consumed as vegetables

Uses (Insecticide): Dried rhizomes have insecticidal properties that helps deter insects and pests

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun or semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It has basal scales that are dark brown, toothed with a black margin.

i) Source: NParks | Diplazium esculentum

# data[].attributes.body
b) Cyperaceae

c) Common name: Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Plant

d) Non-native

e) Rifle Range Nature Park

f) Uses (phytoremediation): It has phytoremediation potential, because it accumulates copper and manganese, as well as nitrogen and phosphorous.

Uses (landscape): Pond / Lake / River, Marsh / Bog, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under semi-shade with lots of water

h) Interesting fact: The genus Cyperus comes from the Greek word for sedge ("kupeiros").

i) Source: NParks | Cyperus alternifolius

# data[].attributes.body
b) Arecaceae (Palmae)

c) Common name: Fishtail Palm, Common Fishtail Palm, Burmese Fishtail Palm, Clustered Fishtail Palm, Rabok, Rebuk, Meridin, Dudok, Tukas

d) Native

e) Rifle Range Nature Park

f) Uses (food): Trunk contains a starch that can be used to make sago, which can be used in desserts, puddings, and porridge

Uses (landscape): Suitable for Roadsides

g) Tropical zone and best when grown on either full sun or semi-shade with moderate amounts of water

h) Interesting fact: The genus epithet 'Caryota' comes from the Greek 'caryon', a nut. The species epithet 'mitis' means unarmed, in reference to its physical presence of an unarmed palm.

i) Source: NParks | Caryota mitis

# data[].attributes.body
b) Nepenthaceae

c) Common name: Slender Pitcher Plant, Periok Kera, Monkey Cup

d) Native

e) Rifle Range Nature Park

f) Uses (medicinal): Powdered root used in Malay folk medicine to treat gastrointestinal disorders, stomach ache, dysentery, and as poultice. Stem infusion used to relieve coughs and fevers. Also thought to be effective as emetic to induce vomiting. Fluids from unopened pitchers used as laxatives, as well as to treat burns and skin disorders.

Uses (Culture/religion): Pitchers reportedly used by Malay bomohs (shamans) for spirit exorcisms and religious rites to bring rain.

g) Tropical zone and best when grown on either full sun or semi-shade with moderate amounts of water

h) Interesting fact: It has dehiscent dry fruit in a capsule form

i) Source: NParks | Nepenthes gracilis

# data[].attributes.headline
a) Bougainvillea (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer'

# data[].attributes.subject
a) Bougainvillea (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer'

# data[].attributes.body
b) Nyctaginaceae

c) Common name: Bougainvillea 'Mary Palmer'

d) Non-native

e) Residential area (Bishan)

f)Uses (landscape): Suitable for Bonsai, Container Planting, General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun and with little to moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Genus Bougainvillea is named after Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729 - 1811), who was a French naval officer.

i) Source: NParks | Bougainvillea (Spectoperuviana Group)'Mary Palmer'

# data[].attributes.body
b) Euphorbiaceae

c) Common name: Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha, Shanghai Beauty, Peregrina Jatropha, Cotton-leafed Jatropha, Jarak, Rose-Flowered Jatropha

d) Non-native

e) Residential area (Bishan)

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental flower, Container Planting, Parks & Gardens, Small GarOrnamental flower, Container Planting, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

dens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown on either full sun or semi-shade with little water

h) Interesting fact: Secretes milky sap when cut, sap may cause skin irritation

i) Source: NParks | Jatropha integerrima

# data[].attributes.body
b) Arecaceae (Palmae)

c) Common name: Sealing-wax Palm, Pinang Rajah, Maharajah Palm, Lipstick Palm, Red Sealing Wax

d) Native

e) Residential area (Bishan)

f) Uses (Objects): the stem is hard and used to make darts

Uses (Landscape): Suitable for Roadsides, General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Riverine, Pond / Lake / River, Marsh / Bog, Focal Plant

g) Tropical zone and best when grown on either full sun or semi-shade with moderate to lots of water

h) Interesting fact: This palm is the symbol of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

i) Source: NParks | Cyrtostachys renda

# data[].attributes.body
b) Rubiaceae

c) Common name: Fire Bush, Scarlet Bush, Coloradillo,

Hummingbird bush, Firecracker Bush

d) Non-native

e) Residential area (Bishan)

f) Uses (medicinal): All plant parts have medicinal properties and used to treat wide range of ailments. Also possess anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Decoction from leaves, stems and flowers drunk to relieve menstrual cramps, or applied externally to treat skin problems like sores, rashes, burns and insects bites

Uses (landscape): Flowerbed / Border, Hedge / Screening

g) Tropical zone and best when grown on either full sun or semi-shade with little water

h) Interesting fact: It has fleshy, berry-like fruits that are also Black, oval to globose (1.3cm long)

i) Source: NParks | Hamelia patens

# data[].attributes.body
b) Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

c) Common name: Sensitive Plant, Touch-me-not, Shame Plant, Live-and-die, Humble Plant, Action Plant, Rumput Simalu, Mimosa, Malu-malu

d) Non-native

e) Residential area (Bishan)

f) Uses (medicinal): The pounded leaves are applied to swellings. In the Philippines, the leaves are soaked in coconut oil and placed on wounds and ulcers. It is also used to treat asthma.

Uses (landscape): Groundcover

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with little water

h) Interesting fact: There are practices, commonly in Malaysia and Indonesia, of bathing in the plant's decoction or placing its branch under a pillow to help with sleep troubles

i) Source: NParks | Mimosa pudica

# data[].attributes.body
b) Rubiaceae

c) Common name: Javanese Ixora, Red Ixora, Jungle Flame, Jungle Geranium, Pecah Periuk

d) Non-native

e) Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

f) Uses (landscape): Used as ornamental flowers, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Bonsai

g) Tropical zone and best when grown either under full sun or semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It can grow up to 3 meters tall

i) Source: NParks | Ixora javanica

# data[].attributes.body
b) Verbenaceae

c) Common name: Brazilian Tea, Rooter Comb, Verbena Cimarrona, Gervao, Blue Porter Weed

d) Non-native

e) Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

f) Uses (medicinal): In Nigeria, Snakeweed 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.

Uses (food): Herbs or spices

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under either full sun or semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It has a dry, indehiscent, one-seeded fruit called a nutlet

i) Source: NParks | Stachytarpheta jamaicensis

# data[].attributes.body
b) Rubiaceae

c) Common name: Coralillo

d) Non-native

e) Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

f) Uses (landscape): Used as ornamental flowers, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Bonsai

g) Tropical zone and best when grown on full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Has underground, Fibrous Root

i) Source: NParks | Ixora 'Siam Ribbon'

# data[].attributes.headline
a) Leptospermum madidum A.R. Bean subsp. sativum

# data[].attributes.subject
a) Leptospermum madidum A.R. Bean subsp. sativum

# data[].attributes.body
b) Myrtaceae

c) Common name: Weeping Tea-Tree

d) Non-native

e) Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental Foliage, by riverines, Focal Plant

g) Tropical zone and best grown under full sun with moderate to lots of water

h) Interesting fact: Its common name 'Tea-tree' derived from practice of Australia's pioneer settlers in boiling the leaves of several species to make a tea-substitute rich in ascorbic acid and antioxidants.

i) Source: NParks | Leptospermum madidum subsp sativum

# data[].attributes.body
b) Nymphaeaceae

c) Common name: Water lily

d) Non-native

e) Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

f) Uses (Food): Edible Seeds

Uses (landscape): parks & Gardens, Pond / Lake / River, Container Planting

g) Tropical zone and best when grown on full sun with lots of water

h) Interesting fact: It may emit a subtle and pleasant scent

i) Source: NParks | Nymphaea

Nymphaea 'Tropic Sunset' | Online Flower Garden

# data[].attributes.body
b) Vitaceae

c) Common name: Mali-mali Puchok Merah, Red Leea, Mali-Mali, Red Tree-Vine, Red Tree Shrub

d) Native

e) Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

f) Uses (medicinal): Leaves are used as a poultice to treat wounds. The roots are used for reducing fevers and inducing perspiration and for treating arthritis, rheumatism and stomachaches.

Uses (landscape): It is suitable for planting along streetscapes, parks and gardens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Latin Leea, a name for tropical small trees or shrubs named for James Lee (1715–1795), who was a nurseryman

i) Source: NParks | Leea rubra

# data[].attributes.body
b) Amaryllidaceae

c) Common name: Spider Lily, Beach Spiderlily

d) Non-native

e) Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

f) Uses (medicinal): Leaves are administered externally to bruising and swelling in traditional Chinese medicine.

Uses (landscape): Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage

g) Tropical zone and best grown under semi-shade with lots of water

h) Interesting fact: It is toxic upon ingestion

i) Source: NParks | Hymenocallis littoralis

Hymenocallis littoralis: Growth and Maintenance Tips

# data[].attributes.body
b) Marantaceae

c) Common name: Powdery Alligator Flag, Powdery Canna, Powdery Thalia, Water Canna

d) Non-native

e) Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

f) Uses (Insecticide): it accumulates permethrin which is used as an insecticide or insect repellant

Uses (landscape): Riverine, Swimming Poolside, Container Planting, Phytoremediation (Ground / Water Contaminant(s))

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with lots of water

h) Interesting fact: It can grow up to 1.7 meters tall

i) Source: NParks | Thalia dealbata

# data[].attributes.body
b) Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

c) Common name: Pagoda Flower, Pangil-pangil

d) Non-native

e) Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

f) Uses (medicinal): In Indonesia, the plant is used in treating sore eyes. In some other countries such as India, China and Japan, the plant is used traditionally for treating rheumatism, ulcer, neuralgia, typhoid, anemia, liver complaints, purification of blood, inflammation, and wounds

Uses (landscape): Flowerbed / Border, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: In Malaysia, some people believe that the plant has magical powers to attract spirits, and thus the Malay vernacular name Pangil-pangil.

i) Source: NParks | Clerodendrum paniculatum

# data[].attributes.headline
a) Arachnothryx leucophylla (Kunth) Planch.

# data[].attributes.subject
a) Arachnothryx leucophylla (Kunth) Planch.

# data[].attributes.body
b) Rubiaceae

c) Common name: Bush Pentas, Panama Rose, Rondeletia

d) Non-native

e) Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental plant, Flowerbed / Border, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under either full sun or semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: The plant can reach up to 6 meters tall (in the wild)

i) Source: NParks | Arachnothryx leucophylla

# data[].attributes.headline
a) Brunfelsia pauciflora (Cham. & Schltdl.) Benth.

# data[].attributes.subject
a) Brunfelsia pauciflora (Cham. & Schltdl.) Benth.

# data[].attributes.body
b) Solanaceae

c) Common name: Yesterday Today and Tomorrow, Morning Noon & Night, Kiss Me Quick,

d) Non-native

e) Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

f) Uses (medicinal): It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Uses (landscape): Ornamental flower, General, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It can grow up to 3 meters tall

i) Source: NParks | Brunfelsia pauciflora

Brunfelsia pauciflora (Pauciflora, Pauciflora Plant, Pauciflora Bush) - Uses, Benefits & Common Names

# data[].attributes.body
b) Verbenaceae

c) Common name: Lantana camara

d) Non-native

e) Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

f) Uses (landscape): General, Flowerbed / Border, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Container Planting, Coastal

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: This cultivar is highly drought tolerant

i) Source: NParks | Lantana camara 'Sundancer'

# data[].attributes.body
b) Melastomataceae

c) Common name: Common Sendudok, Singapore Rhododendron, Indian Rhododendron, Sesenduk, Malabar Gooseberry, Straits Rhododendron, Sendudok, Senduduk

d) Native

e) Lower Seletar reservoir park

f) Uses (medicinal): In pre-clinical trials, Common Sendudok showed pain-relieving, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammation, antioxidant, and cholesterol-lowering properties in animals.

Uses (food): Edible Fruits, Edible Leaves, Edible Seeds

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun or semi-shade with moderate to lots of water

h) Interesting fact: Its 6–10 mm-wide fruits are somewhat round, and open irregularly when ripe to expose dark blue pulp with many orange seeds

i) Source: NParks | Melastoma malabathricum

# data[].attributes.body
b) Plumbaginaceae

c) Common name: Cape Leadwort, Cheraka, Cape Plumbago, Forget-Me-Not

d) Non-native

e) Lower Seletar reservoir park

f) Uses (medicinal): Decoction of roots of Plumbago Ariculata is used to treat black water fever. Infusion prepared by roots of this herb is emetic in nature. It is used to induce vomiting. Root powder is very beneficial to treat warts. Snuffing of root powder helps to relieve severe headache.

Uses (landscape): Ornamental plant, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact:
Genus epithet 'Plumbago' derived from the Latin "plumbum" meaning "lead" (the metallic element). Named after a European species which was used to cure lead poisoning. Species epithet 'auriculata' from the Latin "auricula" meaning "ear", after the appendages at the base of each leaf which were deemed to be ear-shaped.

i) Source: NParks | Plumbago auriculata

Nila Chitrak (Plumbago Auriculata) - Uses, Health Benefits, Medicinal Properties

# data[].attributes.body
b) Acanthaceae

c) Common name: King's Mantle, Bush Clock Vine, Thunbergia

d) Non-native

e) Lower Seletar reservoir park

f) Uses (food): The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea.

Uses (landscape): Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It can grow up to 2 meters tall

i) Source: NParks | Thunbergia erecta

Thunbergia erecta (Thunbergia Erecta, Upright Thunbergia, Upright Clock Vine) - Uses, Benefits & Common Names

# data[].attributes.body
b) Orchidaceae

c) Common name: Bamboo Orchid, Bird Orchid, Kinta Weed, Phanyar

d) Native

e) Lower Seletar reservoir park

f) Uses (food): Edible Flowers and such bamboo orchids are used by locals in East Malaysia as a vegetable

Uses (landscape): Ornamental plant, General, Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Suitable for Rooftops, Riverine, Flowerbed / Border

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate to lots of water

h) Interesting fact: Its fruit is a cigar-shaped capsule that splits to release the tiny, wind-dispersed seeds when ripe.

i) Source: NParks | Arundina graminifolia

# data[].attributes.body
b) Asteraceae (Compositae)

c) Common name: White weed

d) Non-native

e) Lower Seletar reservoir park

f) Uses (medicinal): Whole plant extracts in water provided pain relief and increased mobility in patients with arthritis

Uses (Insecticide): The leaves contain insecticidal compounds that promote early metamorphosis and altered morphological development

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun or semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Has dry, indehiscent fruits called achenes

i) Source: NParks | Ageratum conyzoides

# data[].attributes.body
b) Apocynaceae

c) Common name: Madagascar Periwinkle, Old Maid, Cayenne Jasmine, Rose Periwinkle, West Indian Periwinkle, Periwrinkle, Tahi Ayam

d) Non-native

e) Lower Seletar reservoir park

f) Uses (medicinal): Plant is rich alkaloids used in treatment of diseases. Used as remedy against diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and menstrual disorders. Modern medical research has shown that extracts of the plant can be used in anti-cancer drugs to treat leukemia and Hogkins' Disease.

Uses (food): Herb or spices

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Genus Catharanthus is from the Greek word "katharos" which means "pure (perfect) flower". Species roseus means "rose-like"

i) Source: NParks | Catharanthus roseus

# data[].attributes.headline
a) Clitoria ternatea Fantz var. pleniflora

# data[].attributes.subject
a) Clitoria ternatea Fantz var. pleniflora

# data[].attributes.body
b) Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

c) Common name: Double Butterfly Pea, Double Blue Pea Vine, Double Asian Pigeonwings

d) Non-native

e) Lower Seletar reservoir park

f) Uses (Food): Edible Flowers

Uses (landscape): Ornamental flowers, General, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Small Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola, Container Planting

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Flowers are used as dye for colouring food such as Peranakan kueh and nasi kerabu.

i) Source: NParks | Clitoria ternatea var pleniflora

# data[].attributes.body
b) Scrophulariaceae

c) Common name: Coral Plant, Fountain Plant, Firecracker Plant, Fountain Bush

d) Not-native

e) Lower Seletar reservoir park

f)Uses (landscape): Ornamental flowers, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with little water

h) interesting fact: Genus Russelia is named after Dr Alexander Russell (1715 - 1768), a Scottish naturalist and author of Natural History of Aleppo russellianus. Species equisetiformis refers to the plant having a horsetail like habit.

i) Source: NParks | Russelia equisetiformis

# data[].attributes.headline
a) Senna surattensis (Burm. f.) H. S. Irwin & Barneby

# data[].attributes.subject
a) Senna surattensis (Burm. f.) H. S. Irwin & Barneby

# data[].attributes.body
b) Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

c) Common name: Scrambled Egg Bush, Kolomona, Scrambled Egg Tree, Glossy Shower, Golden Senna, Glaucous Cassia, Sunshine Tree, Bushy Cassia, Gelenggang, Kalamona

d) Non-native

e) Lower Seletar reservoir park

f) Uses (medicinal): Leaves used as laxative to treat constipation.

Uses (food): Herbs or spices

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun or semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It can as tall as 5-7 meters tall

i) Source: NParks | Senna surattensis

# data[].attributes.body
b) Primulaceae

c) Common name: Name :Seashore Ardisia, Mata Pelandok, Mempenai, Rempenai, Shoebutton Ardisia, Mata Pelanduk, Penah, Periah, Buah Letus, Cempenai, Daun Bisa Hati, Mata Ayam, Mata Itek

d) Native

e) Botanic gardens

f) Uses (medicinal): In Southeast Asia countries like Indonesia, the plant is used in traditional medicine to treat a wide variety of conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, digestion and based on research on the effects of Seashore Ardisia on animals, it has these medicinal properties: anti-diabetic and antioxidant

Uses (landscape): Ornamental plant, Coastal, General, Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Beachfront / Shoreline, Hedge / Screening

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun or semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Its young shoots and leaves are edible

i) Source: NParks | Ardisia elliptica

# data[].attributes.body
b) Orchidaceae

c) Common name: Dancing Ladies

d) Non-native

e) Botanic gardens

f) Uses (lIndoor plant): ornamental plant, and a favourite plant in homes for the Lunar New Year festivities

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It was one of the first Oncidium hybrids created by Singapore Botanic Gardens in 1939.

i) Source: NParks | Oncidesa Goldiana'Golden Shower'

# data[].attributes.body
b) Zingiberaceae

c) Common name: Alpinia purpurata

d) Non-native

e) Botanic gardens

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental plant, General, Parks & Gardens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under semi-shade with lots of water and occasional misting

h) Interesting fact: It can grow up to 4 meters tall

i) Source: nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/6/1647

# data[].attributes.body
b) Rutaceae

c) Common name: Pomelo, Limau Bali, Limau Besar, Shaddock, Pummelo, Limau Betawi

d) Non-native

e) Botanic gardens

f) Uses (food): The fruit is usually eaten fresh or used in fruit salads. The white inner part of the peel may be candied after the outer peel has been removed. It is usually eaten in Asia during festivals such as Mid-Autumn Festival were it is eaten as the shape of the fruits and its time of harvest makes it associated with the moon.

Uses (landscape): Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: The aromatic flowers are used to make perfume.

i) Source: NParks | Citrus maxima

# data[].attributes.body
b) Heliconiaceae

c) Common name: Fishtail Heliconia, Hanging Lobster's Claw

d) Non-native

e) Botanic gardens

f) Uses (medicinal): The Rhizome of heliconia rostrata is use in Intestinal pain, Jaundice and in high blood pressure.

Uses (landscape): Ornamental flower

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun or semi-shade with lots of water and occasional misting

h) Interesting fact: The inflorescence it produces is one of the most colorful one would encounter

i) Source: NParks | Heliconia rostrata

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: HELICONIA ROSTRATA

# data[].attributes.body
b) Apocynaceae

c) Common name: Frangipani, Common Frangipani, Kemboja, Bunga Kubur, Red Frangipani, Nosegay Frangipani, Chempaka, Pagoda Tree, Camboja

d) Non-native

e) Botanic gardens

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental flowers, General, Suitable for Roadsides, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting, Coastal

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It produces poisonous milky sap from cut surfaces on the plant

i) Source: NParks | Plumeria rubra

Plumeria rubra (Plumeria)

# data[].attributes.body
b) Melastomataceae

c) Common name: Chandelier Tree, Showy Melastome, Showy Medinilla, Rose Grape, Malaysian Orchid

d) Non-native

e) Botanic gardens

f) Uses (food): Edible fruits

Uses (landscape): Ornamental plant/foilage/fruit, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, General

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under semi-shade with lots of water

h) Interesting fact: Genus epithet 'Medinilla' honours José de Medinilla of Pineda, mid-19th century governor of Marianna Islands in northwestern Pacific Ocean. Species epithet 'cumingii' is named after British botanist and conchologist, Hugh Cuming (1791-1865) -- known as the "Prince of Collectors" for his immense plant (and mollusc shell) collections from the Pacific Islands, Philppines and South America.

i) Source: NParks | Medinilla cumingii

Medinilla cumingii | Chandelier Tree - Green Cover Initiative

# data[].attributes.body
b) Heliconiaceae

c) Common name: Parakeet Flower

d) Non-native

e) Botanic gardens

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental flower, Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun or semi-shade with lots of water and occasional misting

h) Interesting fact: It is a perennial plant

i) Source: NParks | Heliconia psittacorum 'Andromeda'

# data[].attributes.body
b) Onagraceae

c) Common name: Fuchsia

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental flower, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Suitable for Hanging Baskets

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Hybrids and cultivars of fuchsia available are innumerable (thousands)

i) Source: NParks | Fuchsia

# data[].attributes.body
b) Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

c) Common name: Peacock Flower, Barbados Flower Fence, Flower Fence, Jambol Merak, Cana, Barbados Pride, Red Bird of Paradise, Paradise Flower, Flamboyant Tree, Gold Mohur, Pride of Barbados, Jambul Merak

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (medicinal): The Indonesians pound the roots and give it to children afflicted with convulsions. The bark is used to treat diarrhea. The flowers are claimed to be effective against intestinal worms and cure sores. The leaves are believed to have purgative properties and used to induce abortion and for fever. The west Indians pound the flowers and leaves into a decoction to treat fever. The seeds are used to cure breathing difficulty and chest pain.

Uses (lfood): Edible fruits

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It uses abiotic explosive dehiscence for seed dispersal

i) Source: NParks | Caesalpinia pulcherrima

# data[].attributes.body
b) Asparagaceae

c) Common name: Ti Plant, Good Luck Plant, Cabbage Palm, Palm Lily

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental foliage, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, General, Container Planting

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun or semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: The leaves contain saponins which are toxic to dogs and cats

i) Source: NParks | Cordyline fruticosa 'Baby Ti'

# data[].attributes.body
b) Passifloraceae

c) Common name: Red Passion Flower, Red Granadilla, Scarlet Passion Flower

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (medicinal): The sap extracted from the crushed stems is used as an eyewash to soothe conjunctivitis

Uses (landscape): Ornamental flowers

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with lots of water

h) Interesting fact: An extract of a callus of the plant grown in culture is used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic preparations as an antioxidant, skin conditioner and skin protector

i) Source: NParks | Passiflora coccinea

Passiflora coccinea - Useful Tropical Plants

# data[].attributes.body
b) Malvaceae

c) Common name: Seven Sisters' Fruit, China Chestnut, Kelompang

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (food): Edible Stems

Uses (landscape): Ornamental flowers/fruits

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Seeds are poisonous upon ingestion.

i) Source: NParks | Sterculia monosperma

# data[].attributes.headline
a) Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch

# data[].attributes.subject
a) Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch

# data[].attributes.body
b) Euphorbiaceae

c) Common name: Poinsettia, Easter Flower, Christmas Star, Christmas Flower, Painted Leaf, Lobster Plant, Mexican Flameleaf, Puring Bangala, Pohon Merah, Mexican Flame Tree

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental foliage, and decoration on occasions (Christmas)

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It was named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United states Minister of Mexico, who introduced the plant to the U.S in the 1820s

i) Source: NParks | Euphorbia pulcherrima

Poinsettia: How to Grow and Care with Success

# data[].attributes.body
b) Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

c) Common name: Red Powder Puff, Red Powderpuff, Blood-red Tassel-flower, Pink Powderpuff, Lehua Haole

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental flowers, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun or semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Dry, hard, brown pod-like fruit

i) Source: NParks | Calliandra haematocephala

# data[].attributes.body
b) Rubiaceae

c) Common name: Egyptian Star-cluster, Star-cluster, Maids-of-all-work, Egyptian Star

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental flowers, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting, Flowerbed / Border

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun or semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: The genus "Pentas" is derived from a Greek word that means 5 ("pente"). It may refer to the 5-petalled flowers that occur in this genus. The species epithet "lanceolata" refers to the lanceolate (lance-shaped) leaves.

i) Source: NParks | Pentas lanceolata

# data[].attributes.body
b) Arecaceae (Palmae)

c) Common name: Footstool Palm, Java Palm, Sadeng, Serdang, Fan Palm, Anahaw Palm

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental foliage/fruit, Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Its round fruits are fleshy drupes

i) Source: NParks | Saribus rotundifolius

# data[].attributes.body
b) Moraceae

c) Common name: Indian Banyan, Banyan Tree, East Indian Fig Tree, Ara Banyan, Bayan

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental fruits, Parks & Gardens, Shade Providing Tree / Palm

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: There is one individual of it being listed as a Heritage Tree

i) Source: NParks | Ficus benghalensis

# data[].attributes.body
b) Euphorbiaceae

c) Common name: Sandbox Tree, Monkey's Dinner Bell, Huru, Pin Wheel Tree

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental flowers, Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It can grow up to about 40 m tall in its natural habitat

i) Source: NParks | Hura crepitans

# data[].attributes.body
b) Myrtaceae

c) Common name: Xanthostemon verticillatus

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental plant, gardens and parks

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control

i) Source: NParks | Xanthostemon verticillatus

Xanthostemon verticillatus (Whorled Xanthostemon, Xanthostemon verticillatus, Yellow-flowered Xanthostemon) - Uses, Benefits & Common Names

Xanthostemon verticillatus - Growing Native Plants

# data[].attributes.body
b) Malvaceae

c) Common name: Baobab, Dead Rat Tree, Monkey Bread, Cream of Tartar Tree, Ethiopian Sour Gourd, Upside-down Tree

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (Timber and products): The wood is used to make rafts, canoes and floats for fishing nets. The bark from the lower part of the stem of younger trees produce a valuable fibre which can used to make ropes, fishing lines, bow strings, harness straps and fibre cloth.

Uses (landscape): Ornamental form, Parks & Gardens, Suitable for Bonsai

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with little water

h) Interesting Fact: It has edible fruits, edible leaves, edible seeds, and edible roots.

i) Source: NParks | Adansonia digitata

# data[].attributes.headline
a) Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus Fors ex DC.

# data[].attributes.subject
a) Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus Fors ex DC.

# data[].attributes.body
b) Combretaceae

c) Common name: Silver Buttonwood, Silver-leaf Buttonwood, Button Mangrove, Grey Mangrove, False Mangrove

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (Timber & Products): Wood was once an important source of firewood and charcoal in Florida. Sometimes used in cabinet-making. Bark is high in tannin, can be harvested commercially.

Uses (landscape): Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits, Ornamental Trunk, Coastal, Suitable for Bonsai, Suitable for Roadsides, Flowerbed / Border, Hedge / Screening, Container Planting, General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with little to moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It can grow up to 15 meters tall

i) Source: NParks | Conocarpus erectus var sericeus

# data[].attributes.body
b) Myrtaceae

c) Common name: White Gum, Poplar Gum, Salmon Gum, Timor White Gum

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (Timber and products):  Wood is harvested for timber for construction like boat building and furniture. Wood is also used for fuel.

Uses (landscape): Ornamental flowers and roadsides

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Leaves contain essential oil that can be extracted.

i) Source: NParks | Eucalyptus alba

# data[].attributes.body
b) Asteraceae (Compositae)

c) Common name: Brazil Button Flower, Larkdaisy

d) Non-native

e) Chinese garden

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant, General, Small Gardens, Container Planting

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: Stem is round and pubescent

i) Source: NParks | Centratherum punctatum

# data[].attributes.body
b) Malpighiaceae

c) Common name: Maiden's Jealousy, Galphimia Vine, Golden Rod, Australian Gold Vine

d) Native

e) Chinese garden

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental Flowers, Coastal, General, Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Beachfront / Shoreline, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It can grow up to 10 meters tall, possibly even more

i) Source: NParks | Tristellateia australasiae

# data[].attributes.headline
a) Calyptronoma occidentalis (Sw.) H.E.Moore

# data[].attributes.subject
a) Calyptronoma occidentalis (Sw.) H.E.Moore

# data[].attributes.body
b) Arecaceae (Palmae)

c) Common name: Manac Palm, Long Thatch

d) Non-native

e) Gardens by the bay

f) Uses (Infrastructure): Traditionally, the fronds are used for thatch, and the stems are used for construction

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under semi-shade with moderate water

h) Interesting fact: It can grow up to 15 meters tall

i) Source: NParks | Calyptronoma occidentalis

# data[].attributes.body
b) Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

c) Common name: Arabian Lilac

d) Non-native

e) Chinese garden

f) Uses (landscape): Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Flowers, Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Container Planting

g) Tropical zone and best when grown under full sun with lots of water

h) interesting fact: It can grow up to 4 meters tall

i) Source: NParks | Vitex trifolia 'Purpurea'