[David]

Reply: Ruslan
« Reply #8 on Feb 14, 2007, 9:28pm »


Bunga Kenanga (Cananga Odorata)
Fragrant flower. I mainly keep it for this reason. Also called ylang ylang. The cultivated variety does not produce seeds.

Misai Kuching (Orthosiphon Stamineus)
Herb that's supposedly good for the bladder, urinary tract, diabetes, and hypertension. Also has diuretic and antiallergic properties according to http://www.misaikucing.com Extremely easy to propagate through stem cuttings.

Hempedu Bumi (Andrographis Paniculata)
Bitter herb. For cough, sore throat and liver. Propagation through small seeds.

Kantan (Etlingera Eliator)
Also known as torch ginger. Flower is used for cooking dishes such as laksa. Propagated like other gingers (split rhizome)

Patawali (Tinospora Tuberculata)
Creeper. Stem is really bitter. Good for diabetes as well. Stem cuttings root readily.

Sambung Nyawa (Gynura Procumbens)
Leaves can be eaten as a salad. Good for hypertension, high cholesterol & diabetes. Supposedly extends your lifespan, hence its name. Easy to propagate from stem cuttings.

Senduduk (Melastoma malabathricum)
Shrub with purple flowers, commonly found by the roadside. There's a variety with white flowers. Used to treat menstural cramps. Fruits are eaten by birds and scattered all over.

Serai Wangi (Cymbopogon Nardus)
Looks similar to normal serai but smells different. Used to make citronella oil. Propagation identical to serai.