098 Vitex trifolia – Simpleleaf Chastetree (ผีเสื้อ / Phee Suea)
ผีเสื้อ (Phee Suea) / Simpleleaf Chastetree Family: Lamiaceae Vitex trifolia is a coastal shrub widely used in Thai traditional medicine. Its distinctive trifoliate leaves and soft, aromatic foliage make it easy to recognize and popular in herbal gardens. Botanical Characteristics Woody shrub 2–5 m tall. Leaves opposite and typically trifoliate; the central leaflet is longer, […]
081 Oroxylum indicum – Indian Trumpet Tree (เพกา / Phega)
เพกา (Phega) / Indian Trumpet Tree Family: Bignoniaceae Oroxylum indicum, known in Thai as เพกา (Phega), is a deciduous tree widely used in Thai traditional medicine. Its young pods and seeds are also eaten as a bitter vegetable, valued for their detoxifying and digestive benefits. Botanical Characteristics This fast-growing tree reaches 10–12 meters in height […]
078 Melastoma malabathricum – Indian Rhododendron (ช้าพลู / Cha Phlu)
ช้าพลู (Cha Phlu) / Indian Rhododendron Family: Melastomataceae Melastoma malabathricum, known in Thai as ช้าพลู (Cha Phlu), is a small evergreen shrub recognized by its soft, hairy leaves and beautiful purple-pink flowers. It grows naturally in tropical and subtropical regions and is widely used in traditional Thai and Southeast Asian herbal medicine for wound healing […]
077 Thespesia populnea – Portia Tree (ปอทะเล / Por Thale)
ปอทะเล (Por Thale) / Portia Tree Family: Malvaceae Thespesia populnea, known in Thai as ปอทะเล (Por Thale), is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to tropical coastal regions. It is admired for its resilience to salt spray and its healing properties. In Thai traditional medicine, nearly all parts of the tree are used to […]
066 Wrightia arborea – Ivory Tree (โมกใหญ่ / Mok Yai)
โมกใหญ่ (Mok Yai) / Ivory Tree Family: Apocynaceae Wrightia arborea, known as โมกใหญ่ or “Ivory Tree,” is a slender deciduous tree common throughout Thailand. It is recognized both for its medicinal bark and for the small white flowers that are often associated with purity and spiritual calm. Botanical Characteristics The tree can grow 5–15 meters […]
063 Alstonia scholaris – Devil’s Tree (ตีนเป็ด)
ตีนเป็ด (Teen Ped) / Devil’s Tree Family: Apocynaceae Alstonia scholaris, known in Thailand as ตีนเป็ด or “Devil’s Tree,” is a tall evergreen species native to tropical Asia. It holds a respected place in traditional Thai and Ayurvedic medicine, valued for its ability to relieve respiratory conditions and balance the body’s heat and energy. Botanical Characteristics […]
039 Justicia gendarussa – Willow-Leaved Justicia
เสลดพังพอนตัวผู้ (Saled Phang Phon Tua Phu) Family: Acanthaceae Justicia gendarussa, known in Thai as เสลดพังพอนตัวผู้ and in English as Willow-leaved Justicia or Gendarussa, is a perennial medicinal shrub found throughout tropical Asia. It has slender, upright stems and elongated, smooth leaves. The plant is widely used in Thai, Ayurvedic, and Indonesian traditional medicine for its […]
028 Clerodendrum inerme – Glory Bower
เถาวัลย์เปรียง (Thao Wan Priang) Family: Lamiaceae Clerodendrum inerme, commonly known as Glory Bower or Thao Wan Priang in Thai, is a woody shrub widely used in traditional Thai medicine for the treatment of muscle pain, joint stiffness, and inflammation. The plant’s roots and stems are typically boiled to prepare healing decoctions, making it a cornerstone […]
027 Garcinia mangostana – Mangosteen
มังคุด (Mangkhut) Family: Clusiaceae Garcinia mangostana, commonly known as Mangosteen, is an evergreen tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. In Thailand, มังคุด (Mangkhut) is highly valued not only for its delicious fruit but also for its extensive medicinal uses. The tree produces dark purple fruits with thick rinds and juicy, white flesh. In Thai traditional […]
025 Bauhinia variegata – Orchid Tree
ชงโค (Chong Kho) Family: Fabaceae Bauhinia variegata, commonly known as the Orchid Tree or Kachnar, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia. In Thailand, it is called ชงโค (Chong Kho). The plant is recognized by its distinctive twin-lobed leaves resembling a camel’s hoof and its striking orchid-like purple or pink flowers. […]