Rimangi (Plectranthus monostachyus)

Rimangi (Plectranthus monostachyus) is a plant species in Lamiaceae, chronic shrub, erect or bulging, 30-70 cm high, rectangular stems, haired, green with a reddish purple tinge, has a segment of 1-10 cm, grows in forests, rice fields, roadside and abandoned lands with lots of sun.

P. monostachyus has a single leaf arranged facing and crossing, in the shape of an egg to a wide round, 0.9-6.5 cm long, 0.8-6 cm wide, rounded base, rattled or wedged, jagged edges, blunt edges to notch.

Petiole has a length of 2-15 mm but the top leaves do not have petiole, canalic, hairy, green adaxial surface with reddish purple and bare edges, pale abaxial surface, base of leaf bone on adaxial surface and reddish purple, leaf vein protruding.

Terminal flower, verticillaster, 5-30 cm long, leaf handle with blades to round the egg, 4x4 mm, reddish purple, white base, pedicel 1-2 mm, swam and purple. Sticky petals, 2 lips, reddish purple and 2.5 mm.

Crown attached and 2 lips where the upper lip is short, 4 lobes, white, reddish purple edge, while the lower lip blushes, 4x6 mm and purple. The flower has 4 stamens, the stalks attached at the base and white. Oval, dorsifix and yellow anthers. Only 1 pistil, 2 lobes, the fruit will hitchhike and purple.

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Subphylum: Angiospermae
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Subfamily: Nepetoideae
Tribe: Ocimeae
Subtribe: Plectranthinae
Genus: Plectranthus
Species: Plectranthus monostachyus

Screw tree (Helicteres isora)

Screw tree ( Helicteres isora ) is a species of plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 meters tall. It has gray bark and alternate leaves, up to 22 cm long and 17 cm wide, oval in shape, with serrated edges and hairs. The flowers are red or white and reach a total length of 5.5 cm. The fruit is green when unripe, brown or gray when dry, twisted, spiral-shaped, and pointed at the tip. The seeds are black or brown, shiny, and diagonal, triangular, or rectangular. TAXON Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Tracheophyta Subphylum: Angiospermae Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malvales Family: Malvaceae Subfamily: Helicteroideae Tribe: Helictereae Genus: Helicteres Pluk. ex L. in Sp. Pl.: 963 (1753) Species: Helicteres isora L. in Sp. Pl.: 963 (1753) HETEROTYPIC SYNONYMS Helicteres baruensis var. ovata DC. in Prodr. 1: 476 (1824) Helicteres chrysocalyx Miq. ex Mast. in J.D.Hooker, Fl. Brit. India 1: 365 (1874) Helicteres corylifolia Buch.-Ham. ex Dillwyn in Rev. Hortus Malab....

Breng (Coldenia breng)

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Cempaki (Termitomyces microcarpus)

Cempaki ( Termitomyces microcarpus ) is a species of fungus in the Lyophyllaceae family. It grows wild in tropical Asian forests near termite nests. It is rarely reported in urban areas. It is edible and known for its deliciousness, high nutritional value, and difficulty in cultivating. In Indonesia, it is used as an alternative food ingredient. T. microcarpus is the smallest of the Termitomyces species, umbrella-shaped, plain white, measuring 5 cm tall and 2.5 cm wide. It grows in dense clusters on surfaces and forms a mutualistic relationship, requiring the metabolic activity of termites as a substrate for growth. This species is known for its deliciousness, rich in nutrients, and has potential bioactive properties, such as helping lower cholesterol and acting as a tonic. Currently, it is difficult to cultivate on a large scale, and people rely solely on wild harvests. This mushroom is highly favored for its savory, delicious flavor and soft, chewy texture. It is often stir-fried ...

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