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Coralitos (Género Ixora)Observ.
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Ixora coccinea (also known as jungle geranium, flame of the woods or jungle flame) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a common flowering shrub native to Southern India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in South Floridagardens and landscapes.unreliable source It is the national flower of Suriname. citation needed. I. coccinea is a dense, multi-branched evergreen shrub, commonly 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m) in height, but capable of reaching up to 12 ft (3.7 m) high. It has a rounded form, with a spread that may exceed its height. The glossy, leathery, oblong leaves are about 4 in (10 cm) long, with entire margins, and are carried in opposite pairs or whorled on the stems. Small tubular, scarlet flowers in dense rounded clusters 2–5 in (5.1–12.7 cm) across are produced almost all year long.
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Carambola (Averrhoa carambola)Observ.
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Green-yellow starfruit. When it is just growing, the fruit is green. If cut, this fruit has a star-shaped cross section. Little seed and brown color. This fruit is crispy when eaten, it tastes sweet and slightly sour. This fruit contains lots of vitamin C.
One type of starfruit, called starfruit wuluh, is often used for cooking spices, especially to give sour taste to cooking.
One area that is famous for star fruit production is Demak, Central Java. Starfruit Demak is famous for its large size, bright yellow color and sweet taste.
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Salviniales from the genus Marsilea in Indonesia are easily found on rice field dikes or irrigation canal banks. The morphology of this genus is unique, because its enthalal shape resembles an umbrella composed of four opposite leaflets. As a result of the shape of the leaves, the name "clover" is used for several types of dicotyledonous plants that have similar leaves, such as a klover. All members are heterosporous: have two different types of spores. The leaves of this plant (usually M. crenata) are commonly used as a food ingredient known as pecel clover, typical of the Surabaya area. Spore-storing organs (called sporocarp). drummondii is also used by aboriginal Australians as food. Clover M. crenata is known to contain phytoestrogens (plant estrogens) which have the potential to prevent osteoporesis. This plant also has potential as a bioremediation plant, because it can absorb heavy metals Cd and Pb. This ability needs to be watched out for the use of clover leaves as food, especially if the leaves are taken from heavy metal contaminated land.
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Cacalosúchil Y Parientes (Género Plumeria)Observ.
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Plumeria is a group of plants in the genus Plumeria. The shape is a small tree with rare but thick leaves. The fragrant flowers are very distinctive, with crowns white to purplish red, usually five strands. Flowers with four or six strands of flower crowns by certain people are considered to have magical powers. The type of root is fibrous and the texture of the flower is not too rough and not too smooth. This plant originated from Central America. The name Plumeria was given in honor of Charles Plumier (1646-1706), a botanist from France. Although originating from distant places, kemboja is now a very popular tree on the island of Bali because it is planted in almost every temple and corner of the village, and has an important function in the local culture. In several places in the archipelago, including Malaya, frangipani planted in the cemetery as a shade plant and placemark. Frangipani can be reproduced easily, through stem cuttings. Plumeria is currently popularly used as an outdoor ornamental plant, initially this plant was only used as a grave plant.
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Maguey Lechuguilla (Agave lechuguilla)Observ.
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Aloe vera is a plant species with thick fleshy leaves of the genus Aloe. This plant is chronic, originating from the Arabian Peninsula, and its wild plants have spread to tropical, semi-tropical, and arid regions in various parts of the world. Aloe vera plants are widely cultivated for agriculture, medicine, and ornamental plants, and can also be planted in pots. Aloe vera is found in many products such as drinks, spreads for the skin, cosmetics, or external medicine for burns. Although widely used traditionally and commercially, clinical trials on this plant have not yet proven the effectiveness or safety of aloe vera extract for both treatment and beauty.
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Madera de Pimienta (Pseudowintera colorata)Observ.
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Syzygium myrtifolium is a plant species known as an ornamental plant that belongs to the genus Syzygium. The color of the newly emerging leaf buds has a bright red color so this plant has the name Red Buds. The color of the leaves will slowly change to green over time. The red shoots are a type of shrub plant which are usually used as ornamental plants in the yard of the house, offices and so on and are still included in the same family as clove plants. When observed, the shape of the canopy and leaves are very similar to clove plants. This plant is native to Bangladesh, Borneo, Java, the Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, the Philippines, Sumatra, and Thailand.
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Petunia Mexicana (Ruellia simplex)Observ.
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Ruellia simplex is an evergreen perennial growing 3 ft (0.91 m) tall, forming colonies of stalks with lance-shaped leaves that are 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) and .5 to .75 in (1.3 to 1.9 cm) wide. Trumpet shaped flowers are metallic blue to purple, with five petals, and 3 in (7.6 cm) wide. There is a dwarf variety that is only 1 ft (0.30 m) tall.