John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on June 7th, 2018

Rafflesia arnoldii (Corpse Lily, Corpse Flower, Bunga Bangkai in Indonesian Language) It has a very strong and horrible odour of decaying flesh, earning it the nickname Corpse Flower. It was officially recognised as a national rare flower in Indonesia. Rafflesia is the official state flower of Sabah in Malaysia, as well as for the Surat […]

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 January 16th, 2018

Arachis hypogaea (Groundnut, Peanut, Earthnut, Monkey Nut, Kachang Goreng/Tanah in Malay) Groundnut or Peanut is grown for its edible seeds and its oil, making it one of the important oilseed crops in the world. It’s also a major food crop species of global importance. Peanuts serve not only as a favorite food product for humans, […]

Posted by Jacqueline on October 5th, 2017

Syzygium antisepticum (Shore Eugenia, Gelam Tikus in Malay) Syzygium antisepticum or Shore Eugenia is an exotic tree with its signature feature of distinctive reddish-brown, papery and flaky bark on its trunk. Truly a beautiful and an awesome sight to behold! Besides, it contains some medicinal properties for good health.

Posted by Jacqueline on May 1st, 2014

Born to be a star is Cheilocostus speciosus (Crepe Ginger)! Standing tall, majestic and dramatic in our tropical garden, it started flowering for the first time ever in two years, from early March and had been blooming non-stop ever since. Our tropical garden, providing us our daily dose of joy… we praise and thank the Good Lord! […]