John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on April 19th, 2018 in Plants database

Astrantia major (Greater Masterwort, Great Black Masterwort, Melancholy Gentlemen)

Greater Masterwort or Melancholy Gentlemen produces unique and gorgeous flowers that come in a wide variety of colours.

Its group of tightly packed florets that are backed by petal-like bracts makes the flowers look very much like a star or a firework.
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Posted by Jacqueline on April 16th, 2018 in Plants database

Diospyros kaki (Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Oriental Persimmon, Buah Pisang Kaki in Malay)

Chinese White Radish or Giant White Radish is primarily grown for its large, succulent and edible root vegetable.

Turnip cake made with Chinese white radish is a traditional Lunar New Year dish.

Growing wild, they are regarded as invasive species in many regions.
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Posted by Jacqueline on April 13th, 2018 in Plants database

Grammatophyllum speciosum (Giant Orchid, Tiger Orchid, Sugar Cane Orchid, Queen of the Orchids)

Giant Orchid or the Queen of the Orchids is listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s tallest orchid with specimens up to 7.62 m tall.

Queen of the Orchids, the largest orchid species in the world is cultivated as an ornamental by orchid enthusiasts.

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Posted by Jacqueline on April 10th, 2018 in Plants database

Brassica rapa var. rapifera (Turnip, White Turnip, Turnip Rape)

Turnip or White Turnip is one of the oldest vegetables cultivated by Man.

It is a root vegetable commonly grown worldwide for its edible white and bulbous taproot.

Besides, it is well known for its traditional medicine.
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Posted by Jacqueline on April 7th, 2018 in Plants database

Paphiopedilum rothschildianum (Rothschild’s Slipper Orchid, Gold of Kinabalu Orchid)

Rothschild’s Slipper Orchid or Gold of Kinabalu Orchid is an endangered orchid species that is endemic to Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, West Malaysia.

A perfect species collection for its small size and longevity of flowering.

Paphiopedilum rothschildianum is assessed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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