Birds of Paradise / Bunga Burung Cenderawasih Palsu

Birds of Paradise with Orchids

in a fish Bowl Vase

by cikJah Flowers

my display of Birds of Paradise in Tall Glass Vase

paraded among other artificial flowers arrangements

the BOD blooming beautifully

event after 5 days

(it look like the 'Bird' ready to take off flying high in the air)

Lots of the Bird of Paradise plants  displayed at

the great Floral Fiesta  happening in Putrajaya

Putrajaya Floria 2010 now until 18 July 2010

still stalking the BOD

at the Putrajaya Floria 2010

a giant BOD

'Strelitzia Nicolai' - giant Bird of Paradise

exotic white & blue flowers

and can grow tall /up to 6 feet high

Bunga Bakawali ~ Bunga Wijaya Kusuma

 my small pot of ' bunga bakawali'

originates from Makteh Asrah's  laman in Melaka

I had waited a long time to see its white bloom but missed viewing it

since it only opens up middle of the night

Epiphyllum Angulige, also known as Moon Cactus,

Queen of the Night (since it bloom at midnight only)

and in Malaysia it's common name 'bunga Bakawali'

while  Indonesians called them 'bunga Wijaya Kusuma'

It belongs to the cactus family and  said to originate from Mexico.

It is grown in gardens for its ornamental value because of its beautiful fragrant

 flower that bloom for a few hours only at night.

Both the flowers and  stems/leaves of Bakawali also known for its medicinal properties.

My Potted Laman

~ a hanging potted  'ginseng Jepun'

common name       :  Ginseng Jepun/Akar Som Jawa

botanical name  :  Talinum Paniculatum Gaerth

Said to be a wild plant , now it has become a household potted plant and its known for its medicinal properties both from the roots and leaves - to treat cough/asthma, and to reduce swelling of abscess,

Can be eaten either fresh as 'ulam'/salad  with sambal belacan or as a fried/boiled vegetable dish

a corner of my tiny Laman

Hummingbird

bunga tanjung ( Mimusops Elengi)

'Hummingbird peeping out the nest

Bird Nest hanging from the Bunga Tanjung tree

a close-up view - Hummingbird (Burung Kelicap)

Asam Gelugur or Asam Keping in Malay (Garcinia Atroviridis)

Brief info :
Scientific name   -   Garcinia Atrovoridis
Local name         -   Asam Gelugur
Common name   -   Malabar Tamarind
Main component -   Hydroxycitric acid (HCA)
Properties/Uses  -   Anti-inflamatory,  antidiarrheic, digestive, anti-tumor

The 'asam gelugur' tree has long trunk and it can grow to more than 20m tall, with smooth grey bark and drooping branches . The leaves are  dark green in colour while its round fruits are initially green  and turn yellow/bright orange when ripe . The long shiny leaves are pointed  at the tip with upturned edges.

Asam gelugur has sour taste .When sliced and dried it is used both for for cooking and as herbal medicine for weight loss and also known for its  antioxidants properties.

Garcinia Atroviridis- asam gelugur belong to the same group as the 'garcinia mangostana' - mangosteen/ manggis fruit tree.

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It was during one of our Sunday morning walks at the Putrajaya Parks that triggered my interest on  the 'Garcinia Atrovidis' - asam gelugur. Came across a few fruits that have fallen down.  Recalled the brief notes on uses and properies of the 'garcinia'  during our visit to the Nasuha Herbal Farm & Resorts in Pagoh, Johor, where hundreds of asam gelugur trees were planted and was told that  the owner of this herbal farm imported selected species from overseas.

The Banting Family Wedding on 23rd May 2010

'bunga telor' - wedding favors for the guests

Amira with the bride - Ain

the marriage ceremony at Sungai Manggis, Banting Mosque

23rd May 2010, in one day, Mak Anjang (MIL's younger sis) welcomed three new members into the Banting family. Two grandaughters were married on the same day and one was engaged the evening before. Managed to snap a few photos of the youngest girl, Raja Siti Ain b. Raja Razman.

Presented her with my 'bierdemeir' design sirih junjung and the Banting girls prepared for them with wedding favors ..  gifts for the guests.

Dean Martin - Sway

Another version .....Michael Buble || Sway

Another version by latest hearthrob ....

Bunga Telang>Butterfly Pea>Pigeon Wings>Clitoria Ternatea

Had a fun trip this morning to Banting, my hubby's hometown located in Kuala Langat and took less than 2 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur via Klang. Visited  an interesting family friend  and came home with a bunch of the 'bunga telang' seedlings  ...

bunga telang seedlings

....became interested and curious about bunga telang when I was posted to work in Kelantan and got to taste Kelantan well known  'blue nasi kerabu'. My brief info on this particular blue flowering climber plant  > .....Bunga Telang - Laman 2008

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http://hajjah-mytravellogue.blogspot.com/2008/08/laman-2008.html

the  bunga telang  plant 

where those seedlings came from

Miniature Pineapple (Dwarf Pineapple)

This morning, a nice surprise greeted me as I ponder over the balcony  railings , where we hang a few potted plants. A beautiful yellow-golden 'dwarf pineapple' fruit with a proud crown on top ....

my own  'dwarf pineapple'

Took the flower pot indoors and immediately

 captured a few images using my tiny digital camera

Nanas Hana69 - MAHA 2008

: Pineapple Industry Board Malaysia

Not sure whether it is edible but have seen in being sold in the supermarket, Chinese fruit stalls and often used in flower arrangements, especially during the Chinese New Year celebration. Maybe it can be used as an exotic drink stirers as it has long nice stalk. I planted this dwarf pineapple from a cutting given by my sister in Melaka who was clearing her plot of front yard garden almost a year ago. Initially, I have given up hope that it could  fruit.

Browsing the internet to get some information on this plant :

Family  :    Bromeliaceae

Species :   Anana Nanus

Known to originates from Brazil as ornamental plant with longish green-grey leaves with spines. The ripe fruit look like a small pineapple.