Imperata cylindrica (Poaceae)

Nature: Sun-loving Herb

Commonly known as: Lallang

Origin: Unknown, presumably SE Asia

Description: A common plant in well-drained open spaces, encouraged by burning. This grass is quite permanently established. It cannot, however, tolerate frequent cutting or grazing of its tender young shoots.

Ipomoea cairica (Convolvulaceae)

Nature: Wild Herbaceous Twiner

Commonly known as: Morning Glory, Railway Creeper

Origin: Africa

Description: Introduced to Singapore as an ornamental, but has since run wild. The leaves have 5 radiating lobes of which the outer two may have two lobes. Its flowers bloom in the morning and are closed by afternoon.

Ixora javanica (Rubiaceae)

Nature: Flowering Shrub

Commonly known as: Japanese Ixora; Khem (Thai); Iksora, Soka, Kempang asoka (Malay, Indonesian)

Origin: SE Asia, including Singapore

Description: A 3m-high sturdy, free flowering shrub that thrives under a variety of conditions. One of the most popular garden plants in SE Asia. Its flowers occur in clusters at the ends of the branches.

Lumnitzera littorea (L. coccinea; Combretaceae)

Nature: Tree of the Mangroves

Commonly known as: Red Teruntum

Origin: Unknown

Description: The plant flowers when quite young. It has shiny, fleshy leaves and red flowers. It grows on firmer and better-drained shores than those favoured by most mangrove species.

The above plants are arranged according to their scientific botanical names in alphabetical order.

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