Bunga-bunga harum Malaysia
(Fragrant flowers of Malaysia)

Nama (Malay Name) Bunga Tanjung
Keluarga (Family) SAPOTACEAE
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) Mimusom elengi
Saiz Biasa (Size) 1.5 cm
Nama Lain (Other Names) Cape Flower
Jurufoto (Photographer) CS Ooi

Nota Ringkas (Short Notes)


Pokok ini berasal daripada Myanma, India dan Sri Lanka. Pokonnya boleh capai 15 meter tingginya. Bunganya berharum. Ditanam daripada biji benih. Daunnya berwarna hijau tua and pokoknya berimbun. Gambar di atas menunjukkan sekuntum bunga dan sebiji buah yang masak.

The plant originated from Myanma, India and Sri Lanka. It can reach a height of 15 meters. The flowers are scented. Cultivated through seeds. The leaves are dark green and the plant is shady. The photograph above shows a flower an a ripe fruit.

Rujukan (References)

     Buku (Books)

1.       Bunga-bungaan Malaysia; Ismail Saidin; (1977, 93); Dewan Bahasa &
            Pustaka; Malaysia. - mukasurat (page) 182

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