John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on June 28th, 2018

Barringtonia asiatica (Poison Fish Tree, Fish-killer Tree, Beach Barringtonia, Sea Poison Tree, Box Fruit, Putat Gajah/Laut in Malay) Backaches and sore joints can be treated using its bark, leaves and fruits. Rheumatism can be treated using the fresh leaves while their juices are used to treat diarrhoea. Intestinal worms can also be expelled by ingesting the […]

Posted by Jacqueline on May 1st, 2018

Tigridia pavonia (Mexican Shell flower, Tiger Flower, Jockey’s Cap Lily, Peacock Flower, Tiger Iris/Flower) It is very popular as an ornamental plant among lovers of interesting flowers. Its large flared-flowers are vividly coloured and come in two-tone combinations pairing white, pink, red, orchid yellow or orange with contrasting spots.

Posted by Jacqueline on April 22nd, 2018

Sauropus androgynus (Star Gooseberry, Sweet Leaf Bush, Sabah Vegetable, Katuk, Sayur Manis in Malay) Star Gooseberry or Sweet Leaf Bush is one of the most popular leaf vegetables in Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, the leaves of the plant are used to make infusion, believed to improve the flow of breast milk for breastfeeding mothers. Consumption […]

Posted by Jacqueline on April 10th, 2018

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.

Posted by Jacqueline on April 7th, 2018

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 […]