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