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Johannesteijsmannia magnifica J. Dransf.

Johannesteijsmannia magnifica is one of the most magnificent and elegant palms in our Malaysian rainforests.

Dr. Chan Yoke Mui • 31 July 2006 • 29729 views

Geostachys densiflora Ridl.

Like most members of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), Geostachys densiflora Ridl.

Mr. Lau Kah Hoo • 07 July 2006 • 28534 views

Pneumatopteris callosa (Blume) Nakai

This strange fern, previously known as Cyclosorus dicranogramma (v.A.v.R) Ching, is one of the little oddities of the Cameron Highlands, the only location in Peninsular Malaysia from which it has been recorded.

Gary W. Theseira • 05 May 2006 • 29121 views

Scaevola taccada (Gaertn.) Roxb.

Scaevola taccada is a member of the Goodeniaceae family, comprising about 10 genera, most of which are Australian.

Gary W. Theseira • 17 March 2006 • 29322 views

Hopea bilitonensis P.S. Ashton

Hopea bilitonensis is a small, smooth-barked, tree species with stilt roots.

07 February 2006 • 30035 views

Henckelia primulina (Ridl.) A. Weber

This charming Henckelia has thus far been officially recorded from just one site, the Klang Gates Quartzite Ridge in Gombak, Selangor.

03 January 2006 • 29002 views

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