Epipremnum aureum
Epipremnum aureum is native to Mo’orea, in the South Pacific Ocean. It is a very popular potted plant, but has
become naturalized in tropical and sub-tropical forests worldwide.
Dieffenbachia sp.
Dieffenbachia
is native to the New World Tropics. There
are about 56 species of Dieffenbachia
recorded. Some species are widely
cultivated as ornamental plants, and have been naturalized in tropical regions
worldwide.
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Artocarpus heterophyllus is known as nangka (jackfruit). It is originated from the Malesia
region. Immature nangka can be consumed
cooked, ripened fruit is a very popular local fruit.
Alocasia macrorrhizos
Alocasia macrorrhizos is originated from the Malesia region. It’s corm is poisonous but edible if cooked
to remove the calcium oxalate.
Musa sp.
Musa includes
aroub 70 species of bananas and plantains. Cultivated Musa are sweet and their seeds are tiny. Some wild Musa are edible, but with bigger seeds,
small fruit and less sweet.
M. tanarius is native to S.E,Asia. It is a common pioneer species in disturbed land.
Macaranga tanarius
Mallotus paniculatus
M. paniculatus is
native to S.E,Asia. It is also a common
pioneer species in disturbed land.
Carica papaya
Papaya
originated in the tropics of the Americas.
So unattended stand outside the fence is probably a escaped one.
Dillenia suffruticosa
Dillenia suffruticosa ( simpoh air ) is found throughout tropical S.E.Asia
secondary forest. The big hardy leaves
were once used as wrapper for food and fresh produce in market.
Piper aduncum
Piper aduncum is
from tropical America. Like its cousin
in the Piperaceae, P. aduncum has a
peppery scent. It is therefore used as a
condiment,
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