Flower and Fauna

This is the page where you will learn more about the flowers and plants in the kampung!

The Red Hibuscus

The red hibuscus is a type of flower found comonly in the kampung. It is grown by the residents and some are also growing wildly. These are some facts of the hibuscus.

It is used by the hawaiian or tahitian girls to indicate whether their status ina relationship
Offering to Goddess Kali ann God Ganesha
The sap is used to blow bubbles in the phillipines

Sugercane

The sugercane is a plant widely found in the kampung as it grows well and is a soure of food. Here are some facts on the sugercane

It usually grows 4m to 5m
5cm in diameter
It is native to south-east asia
It can be made into a refreshing drink
The baggesse can be made into paper and burnt to make electricity.

Costus

The costus plant is found growing freely in the kampung as it is native to South-east asia

The root can serve medicinal purposes.
It can be used to cure worm infections
Can be used to make dysentry and chlorea
Costus oil is used as a flavouring component

Allamanda

The allamanda can be found everywhere in the kampong as it grows everywhere as long as there is adequate water and sunlight, it can be found from commercial buildings to dumps

It grows well
Resist HIV cells, carcinoma cells and pathogenic fungi
Grows quickly

Rambutan Tree

This is a unique tree not very common in the kampung. There are only about 5 of them grown by different households. The rambutan tree serves as a source of food for them

The rambutan can be eaten
Can treat thrush, headaches and dysentry
Can be sold into the market

Coconut Tree

Coconut Tree can be found randomly in the kampong, and his quite common. As you make your way through the kampong, you can see many fallen coconuts lying the ground.