DRAFT/PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION – – Upon my return to Malaysia in 2015, after a five-year hiatus, and subsequent property acquisition with a good amount of yard space, I decided to try my hand at gardening. Having no experience with how to grow anything in this region of the world, I was filled with anticipation.

I soon learned that my prior experience with soil and climate conditions on the eastern coast of the United States would be of no use to me in this environment. Even many locals were having an extremely hard time trying to produce prosperous plants when faced with undernourished soil and extremely hot weather. This turned out to be a ‘trial and error’, ‘live and learn’ approach.

All photos were taken by me of plants that now exist in my garden. I estimate an over-all plant survival rate of approximately 85%, the less 15% is my error-adjusted learning curve. Updates will continue and new plantings identified.

Species of flowers from different parts of the world and Asian flowers with the names and pictures.

Scientific Name: Christia vespertilionis
Common name: Red Butterfly Wing, Island Pea, Mariposa (butterfly in Spanish)
Family: Pappilionaceae / Leguminosae / Fabaceae (bean family)
Origin: Southeast Asia and Brazil
Category: Ornamental, herbaceous shrubs

Scientific Name: Thunbergia laurifolia
Common name: Laurel Clock Vine, Laurel-leaved Thunbergia or Blue Trumpet Vine
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: India and the Malay Peninsula
Category: Ornamental, herbaceous shrubs

MALAYSIA FLORA TIDBITS

The Flora of Malaysia comprises a vast assemblage of plant species that rank the country 14th globally in terms of species of vascular plants with most Flora found mainly in its dense rainforests. Peninsular Malaysia has around 8,200 species of vascular plants while places such as Sabah and Sarawak has around 12,000 species. Total and variety of seed plants in Malaysia and their category:

GARDENING TIDBITS

Species of flowers from different parts of the world and Asian flowers with the names and pictures.