reptilrrudy's Identifications
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Green Chiretta (Andrographis paniculata)Observer
maulidianaDescription
SSG (Sabah snake Grass) has long been known as a powerful drug in dealing with cancer. Not only that, but this leaf is also known as one of the herbal medicines for various types of diseases. The elephant's trunk leaves are sometimes used as ornamental plants in the yard and can grow well in the environment. The elephant's trunk leaves contain antioxidant benefits that are high enough so that they are able to overcome cancer cells in the body so they do not grow and eventually spread.
Other uses of antioxidants are to fight free radicals that cause disease which are now widely spread in the surrounding environment. Elephant trunk leaves contain minerals, vitamins and high flavonoids. Although useful for dealing with many diseases, but this leaf is better known as a drug to prevent cancer.
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Cluster Fig (Ficus racemosa)Observer
maulidianaDescription
Ficus racemosa (syn. Ficus glomerata Roxb.) is a species of plant in the family Moraceae. Popularly known as the cluster fig tree, Indian fig tree or goolar (gular) fig, this is native to Australia, Malaysia, Indo-China and the Indian subcontinent. It is unusual in that its figs grow on or close to the tree trunk, termed cauliflory. In India, the tree and its fruit are called gular in the north and atti in the south. The fruits are a favourite staple of the common Indian macaque. It serves as a food plant for the caterpillars of the two-brand crow butterfly (Euploea sylvester) of northern Australia.
The bark of audumbar (oudumbar) tree is said to have healing power. In countries like India, the bark is rubbed on a stone with water to make a paste, which can be applied over afflicted by boils or mosquito bites. Allow the paste to dry on the skin and reapply after a few hours. For people whose skin is especially sensitive to insect bites, this is a very simple home remedy.
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Genus PhyllanthusObserver
maulidianaDescription
Meniran or Phyllanthus urinaria is one type of plant that has a round stem shape perpendicular, plant height can reach one meter more in fertile soil conditions. The leaves of the meniran plant have even-pinned pinnacles, each one has a compound leaf with a small size and oval shape. These plant flowers are found in each leaf armpit and face the bottom.
Meniran is generally not maintained, because it is considered an ordinary grass plant. Meniran thrives in humid places in the lowlands to a height of 1000 meters above sea level. Chemical compounds contained in the body meniran are filantin, potassium, resin and tanning agents. This plant can be used for jaundice, dysentery, cough, fever, epilepsy, excessive menstruation and malaria.
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Narrow-leaved Paperbark (Melaleuca alternifolia)Observer
ndahDescription
Melaleuca alternifolia is a small tree to about 7 m (20 ft) with a bushy crown and whitish, papery bark. The leaves are arranged alternately, sometimes scattered or whorled. The leaves are smooth, soft, linear in shape, 10–35 mm (0.4–1 in) long and 1 mm (0.04 in) wide. They are also rich in oil with the glands prominent. Flowers occur in white or cream-colored masses of spikes 3–5 cm (1–2 in) long over a short period, mostly spring to early summer, and give the tree an appearance of looking fluffy. The small woody, cup-shaped fruit, 2–3 mm (0.08–0.1 in) in diameter are scattered along the branches.
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Narrow-leaved Paperbark (Melaleuca alternifolia)Observer
maulidianaDescription
Melaleuca alternifolia, commonly known as tea tree, is a species of tree or tall shrub in the myrtle family Myrtaceae Endemic to Australia it occurs in southeast Queensland and the north coast and adjacent ranges of New South Wales where it grows along streams and on swampy flats, and is often the dominant species where it occurs.
Melaleuca alternifolia is a small tree to about 7 m (20 ft) with a bushy crown and whitish, papery bark. The leaves are arranged alternately, sometimes scattered or whorled The leaves are smooth, soft, linear in shape, 10–35 mm (0.4–1 in) long and 1 mm (0.04 in) wide. They are also rich in oil with the glands prominent. Flowers occur in white or cream-colored masses of spikes 3–5 cm (1–2 in) long over a short period, mostly spring to early summer, and give the tree an appearance of looking fluffy. The small woody, cup-shaped fruit, 2–3 mm (0.08–0.1 in) in diameter are scattered along the branches
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Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis)Observer
acefischerDescription
Plumage is brownish red on the neck, has pointed beak
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Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Family Accipitridae)Observer
acefischerDescription
Has brown plumage, white spots on the under sides
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Alphabet Cone (Conus spurius)Observer
sultanaDescription
Long dead - many dead shells under the grass-bed - species that are never found alive in this beach: perhaps these were brought inshore when they built the beach decades ago.
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