Bunga-bunga harum Malaysia
(Fragrant flowers of Malaysia)

Nama (Malay Name) Bunga Melor Hutan
Keluarga (Family) OLEACEAE
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) Jasiminum bifarium .
Saiz Biasa (Size) 2.5 cm
Nama Lain (Other Names) Malayan Jasmine
  Nama Tamil (Tamil Name)   Malligai
Jurufoto (Photographer) CS Ooi

Nota Ringkas (Short Notes)


Pokok ini berasal dari Malaysia. Bunganya putih dan berjambak. Bunganya harum. Kuntumnya boleh tahan lama selepas dipetik dan biasa digunakan sebagai hiasan tradisi rambut kaum wanita. Ia juga dijadikan kalungan bunga malai. Berbiak dengan baiknya di dalam cahaya matahari dan boleh ditanam daripada keratan batang.

The plant is the native of Malaysia. The white flowers are in clasters. The flowers are fragrant. The flowers buds keep well after cutting and are traditionally used by ladies to decorate their hair. It is also made into garlands. Grows will in full sun and can be planted from cuttings.

Rujukan (References)

      Buku (Books)

1.       Bunga-bungaan Malaysia; Ismail Saidin; (1993); Dewan Bahasa &
            Pustaka; Malaysia - mukasurat (page) 93, 283
2.       Gardening in the Tropics; M Greensill; (1967); Evans Bros. Ltd.;
            Britain. - mukasurat (page) 127, 208
3.       Tropica; Alfred Byrd Graf; (1978, 1981); Roehrs Company; USA.
            - mukasurat (page) 1025

Inquiries     (Pertanyaan)
Ooi Chooi Seng P.P.N.,
259 Jalan 17/8,
46400 Petaling Jaya
February 2002