Diverse Flora of Seberang Perai
Under the Flora Section you will discover the remarkable plant life that defines the landscapes of Seberang Perai — from the towering canopies of lowland dipterocarp forest to the tangled roots of coastal mangroves and the quiet abundance of wetland vegetation. Here we showcase the rich botanical diversity of the region, spanning Forest Trees, Mangrove Plants, Wetland & Riparian Flora, Ferns & Epiphytes, Wildflowers & Herbs, and Cultivated & Wayside Plants.
Mangroves
Mangrove plants are specialized salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in
coastal estuaries, featuring unique root systems for stability
and breathing.
Wetland Plants
Non-mangrove plants recorded in the Seberang Perai wetlands. Scientific names follow the field survey; common names are under review.

Abrus precatorius
Rosary Pea / Jequirity Pea
climber

Acacia auriculiformis
Earleaf Acacia / Auri
tree

Acalypha indica
Indian Acalypha / Indian Copperleaf
herb

Acalypha lanceolata
Lanceleaf Copperleaf
herb

Acanthus ilicifolius
Holly-leaved Mangrove / Sea Holly
scrambler

Achyranthes aspera
Prickly Chaff Flower
herb

Acrostichum aureum
Golden Leather Fern
fern

Acrostichum speciosum
Mangrove Fern
fern

Actinoscirpus grossus
Greater Club-rush
sedge

Adiantum latifolium
Broadleaf Maidenhair Fern
fern

Ageratina riparia
Mistflower / River Mist
scrambler

Ageratum conyzoides
Billygoat Weed
herb

Aglaia odorata
Chinese Perfume Plant

Ailanthus integrifolia
White Siris

Allophylus cobbe
Tit-berry / Wild Berry
shrub

Alocasia longiloba
Keladi
herb

Alocasia sp.1
Keladi
herb

Alocasia sp.2
Keladi
herb

Alocasia sp.3
Keladi
herb

Alocasia sp.4
Keladi
herb

Alocasia sp.5
Keladi
herb

Alocasia sp.6
Keladi
herb

Alocasia sp.7
Keladi
herb

Aloe vera
planted
herb

Alpinia sp.
Wild Ginger Species
herb

Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alligator Weed
herb

Alternanthera sessilis
Sessile Joyweed
herb

Alternanthera sp.
Joyweed Variety
herb

Amaranthus viridis
Slender Amaranth / Green Amaranth
herb

Anacardium occidentale
Cashew Nut Tree
tree