Porophyllum ruderale (Jacq.) Cass.
Recent Synonyms: None relevant.
Status: Exotic; Naturalised.
Growth Form or Habit: Climber.
Tanah Merah; Scrubland; 2010.
More pictures can be found at
(1) The Plant Observatory website
Archive for Family: Asteraceae
Youngia japonica
Youngia japonica (L.) DC.
Recent Synonyms: None relevant.
Status: Exotic; Naturalised.
Growth Form or Habit: Herb.
Punggol End; Lawn; 2010.
Punggol End; Lawn; 2010.
Punggol End; Lawn; 2010.
More pictures can be found at
(1) Urban Forest website
(2) The Plant Observatory website
Eclipta prostrata
Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.
Recent Synonyms: None relevant.
Status: Exotic; Naturalised.
Growth Form or Habit: Herb.
Hougang; Lawn; 2009.
Hougang; Lawn; 2009.
More pictures can be found at
(1) Urban Forest website
Vernonia cinerea
Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less.
Recent Synonyms: None relevant.
Status: Crytogenic.
Growth Form or Habit: Herb.
Hougang; Lawn; 2008.
Hougang; Lawn; 2008.
Hougang; Lawn; 2008.
Hougang; Lawn; 2008.
Other Information:
Common Name: Common Vernonia.
More pictures can be found at
(1) Urban Forest website
Tridax procumbens
Tridax procumbens L.
Recent Synonyms: None relevant.
Status: Exotic; Naturalised.
Growth Form or Habit: Herb.
Hougang; Lawn; 2008.
Hougang; Lawn; 2008.
Other Information:
Common Name: Coat Button.
More pictures can be found at
(1) Urban Forest website
(2) The Plant Observatory website
Emilia sonchifolia
Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC.
Recent Synonyms: None relevant.
Status: Crytogenic.
Growth Form or Habit: Herb.
Hougang; Lawn; 2008.
Hougang; Lawn; 2008.
Hougang; Lawn; 2008.
Other Information:
Common Name: Cupid’s Shaving Brush
More pictures can be found at
(1) Urban Forest website
Melanthera biflora
Melanthera biflora (L.) Wild
Recent Synonyms: Wollastonia biflora (L.) DC.; Wedelia biflora (L.) DC.
Status: Native; Common. Cultivated.
Growth Form or Habit: Shrub.
Sungei Punggol; Mangrove; 2010.
More pictures can be found at
(1) The Plant Observatory website
