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Bears, gibbons, elephants, deer, civets, and pigs are found in both mainland and insular Southeast Asia, as are diminishing numbers of tigers. The Malayan tapir, a relative of the rhinoceros, is native to the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, while the tarsier is found in the Philippines and parts of Indonesia.
Southeast Asia covers only 4% of the earth’s land area but is home to 20–25% of the planet’s plant and animal species and is a major global biodiversity hotspot (Myers et al. 2000; Mittermeier et al. 2005; Corlett 2009a).
Many of Asia’s plant species have great ornamental value. Azaleas, dogwood, primroses, camellias, peonies, roses, lotus, daisies, cherries, and begonias are frequently planted in gardens. Ornamental conifers from Asia include pines, spruces, cedars, junipers, umbrella pines, and yews.
- Cherry blossom trees in Japan. …
- Flame trees in Vietnam. …
- Rhododendron trees in Nepal. …
- Narra trees in the Philippines. …
- Wisteria in Japan. …
- Ginkgo trees in South Korea. …
- Plum blossom trees in China. …
- Rainbow eucalyptus trees in the Philippines.
- Banana. Bananas are probably the cheapest fruit we found. …
- Mangosteen. …
- Pineapple. …
- Coconut.
- Guava. …
- Dragon Fruit. …
- Snakefruit (or Salak)
- Tamarind.
- The Tundra:
- The Taiga:
- Temperate Grasslands, the Steppes:
- Mediterranean Scrubland and Forest:
- Desert Vegetation:
- Monsoon Region:
- Tropical Rainforest:
- Vegetation in the Mountains:
While hippopotamid species spread across Asia and Europe, no hippos have ever been discovered in the Americas, although various anthracothere genera emigrated into North America during the early Oligocene.
- Tacca Chantrieri. Tacca chantrieri is a Southeast Asia native that develops distinctive flowers. …
- Ceiba Pentandra. Ceiba pentandra (Kapok tree) is a deciduous tree that grows to 150 feet tall with a spiny, 9-foot-wide trunk. …
- Jambu Ayer. …
- Terminalia Catappa.
VEGETATION ZONES Lush rain forests of teak, ebony, and bamboo are found there, along with mangroves in the delta areas. In the highland zone, which includes northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan, there are forests of pine, fir, and other evergreens.
The lotus is an important symbol for many countries in Asia that heavily practice Buddhism such as China, Japan, Vietnam, and South Korea. The flower itself is considered one of the 8 precious things in the religion, and it symbolizes purity.
1. Gmelina (Gmelina arborea) Although Gmelina is not a native Philippine tree, it is the most important and widely distributed species of tree in the Philippines due to its economic importance and fast-growing.
- KATMON (Dillenia philippinensis) …
- MOLAVE (Vitex parviflora) …
- BANI (Milletia pinnata; syn. …
- ILANG-ILANG (Cananga odorata) …
- BANABA (Lagerstroemia speciosa) …
- MALABULAK (Bombax ceiba) …
- DAP-DAP (Erythrina orientalis) …
- SALINGBOBOG (Crateva religiosa)
Native Plants of Malaysia | Scientific Name |
---|---|
Southwest Sulawesi Tree Fern | Cyathea inquinans |
Dark Red Meranti | Shorea acuminata |
Black Rabbit Foot’s Fern | Davallia trichomanoides |
Sabahan Yellowwood Pine | Podocarpus globulus |
- Mulberry. Pamir Mulberry. Gorno-Badakhshan. Tajikistan. shutterstock. …
- Sea Buckthorn. Uvs Seabuckthorn. Uvs Province. Mongolia. …
- Grape. Afghan Grapes. AFGHANISTAN. USAID Afghanistan. …
- Red Grape. Ruby Roman Grapes. Ishikawa Prefecture. Japan. …
- Grape. Kyoho Grape. Shizuoka Prefecture. Japan.
The longan (from Cantonese lùhng-ngáahn 龍眼, literally ‘dragon eye’), is so named because it resembles an eyeball when its fruit is shelled (the black seed shows through the translucent flesh like a pupil/iris). The seed is small, round and hard, and of an enamel-like, lacquered black.
And, while they’re prevalent around the world, they are particularly delicious in East Asia. Ripe mangoes have an outer skin that has turned from green to yellow or red hues.
Country / AreaIndonesiaForest area 200058.00.5Area change 1990-2000 (total forest)-1 312-1.2
In this context, rice, rubber, timber, kenaf, tapioca, sugar, copra, cattle, and fish are as much natural resources as tin, oil, bauxite, coal, and iron ore. The chapter presents broader connotation. Southeast Asia is a traditional producer and exporter of raw materials and of natural resources.
Pine trees, spruce, oak, and ash trees grow in this biome as well as Manchurian elm, Manchurian walnut, Mongolian oak, and Daurian birch. Below these trees a valuable medicinal plant called the Asian ginseng grows, as well as the shrubs bush clover, hazel, Daurian buckthorn, hawthorn, and the thorny Daurian rose.
Resting in the water helps keep the temperature of the hippopotamus low. A hippo skin is bulletproof. But it can be removed with a zipper located underneath the animal’s torso.
Although they primarily only eat plants—munching on about 80 pounds of grass each day—hippos are one of the most aggressive animals on Earth. They can snap a canoe in half with their powerful jaws, and they kill about 500 people in Africa each year. But this species is vulnerable and their numbers are decreasing.
Many people think that hippos eat meat because they are so big in size. However, hippos are actually herbivores, which means they only eat plants. Most of their diets contain short grass, but when found, they will eat fruit.
NIOG-NIOGAN (Ficus psuedopalma) This fast growing tree is found only in the Philippines.
- The Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis)
- The ”Buttress roots” tree, or Tualang tree (Koompassia Excelsa Taub)
- The Samanea saman tree, known as the Giant Monkeypod, or Rain tree.
- Thailand Rubber Trees (Hevea brasiliensis)
- The Bili Tree (Aegle marmelos)
- Flame of the Forest (Delonix regia)
- #1. Lotus.
- #2. Frangipani.
- #3. Orchid.
- #4. Chrysanthemum.
- #5. Siamese Tulip.
- #6. Jasmine.
- #7. Hibiscus.
- #8. Azaleas.
- Lucky Bamboo. (Dracaena sanderiana) …
- Money Tree. (Pachira aquatica) …
- Orchids. One of the most popular Chinese New Year plants, they symbolize fertility and abundance in the coming year. …
- Jade Plant. (Crassula ovata) …
- Bonsai. …
- Bromeliad. …
- Anthurium. …
- Peace Lily.
The Chrysanthemum is the flower of the month for November, and this beautiful flower comes with a wide variety of meanings all across the globe. … A white chrysanthemum is a symbol of loyalty and devoted love. In general, chrysanthemums are believed to represent happiness, love, longevity and joy.
- Tibatib (Epipremnum pinnatum) crazyplantladyph. …
- Bitaog (Calophyllum inophyllum) philnativetrees. …
- Kapal-kapal (Calotropis gigantea) …
- Hoya cumingiana. …
- Mali-mali (Leea guineensis) …
- Philippine ebony (Diospyros ferrea) …
- Katmon (Dillenia philippinensis) …
- Botong (Barringtonia asiatica)
Pterocarpus indicus (commonly known as Amboyna wood, Malay padauk, Papua New Guinea rosewood, Philippine mahogany, Andaman redwood, Burmese rosewood, narra and asana in the Philippines, angsana, or Pashu padauk) is a species of Pterocarpus native to southeastern Asia, northern Australasia, and the western Pacific Ocean …
- Jade Vine.
- Rose Grape.
- Hooded Orchid.
- Foxtail Orchid.
- Palawan Cherry Blossom.
- Narra.
- Monarch Rosemallow.
- Red Silk-Cotton.
Officials in the southern Philippines have decided to cut a centuries-old Philippine rosewood tree (Petersianthus quadrialatus) that’s believed to be the oldest and tallest of its species.
Narra is the national tree of the Philippines.
- Papaya. Papayas are tasty, sweet fruits when ripe, and people eat them raw and in shakes. …
- Mango. The most popular types of mango trees in the Philippines originated in India and other areas outside of the Philippines. …
- Bananas. …
- Durian. …
- Avocado.
- Hibiscus. Malaysia’s national flower, the Hibiscus, can be seen growing in most parts of the country. …
- Orchids. Orchids are some of Malaysia’s most characteristic flowers. …
- Rafflesia. …
- Ixora. …
- Sabah Highlands Pitcher Plant. …
- Sabahan Yellowwood Pine. …
- Bougainvillea. …
- Begonia.
Total Land Area (1000 ha)12890Percent other wooded land20
The Flora of Malaysia comprises a vast assemblage of plant species estimated to over 15,500 vascular plants. Malaysia boasts 8,019 species of seed plants: 19 species of Gymnosperms and 8,000 Angiosperms. Globally, Malaysia is ranked 14th in terms of species of vascular plants.