Plant in Foreground (Pink Flower)
Bougainvillea
The plant in the foreground, the pink one that is not blurred, is the flower of the plant named Bougainvillea. Bougainvillea is a common plant in Java and can be seen very easily. It comes in different sizes and the flower is not always pink. The flowers can be orange, purple, pink, white, etc. It is a shrub that comes from the Nyctaginaceae family. This plant normally grows in tropical climates. Bougainvillea is commonly used for decoration or landscaping purposes but the leaves are anti bacterial, and can be used to treat diarrhea. Parts of the plant can also be extracted to make some medicine.
The plant is a shrub but the one in the photo doesn't look like a shrub because it is still small and hasn't grow.
"Bougainvillea Plant." Bougainvillea Plant. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Dec. 2013. <http://www.botanical-online.com/english/bougainvillea.htm>.
Plant in Background (Purple Flower, Blurred)
Catharantus
The flower in the background, the purple one that is blurred is the Madagascar Periwinkle, which is also known as the Catharantus Roseus. This plant originates from Madagascar but it grows in Tropical climates worldwide. Traditional Madagascar healers use this plant to treat diabetes. It could also be directly applied on top of cuts, stings, insect bites to stop the inflammation. This plant also produces chemicals that can be used for chemotherapy.
": Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 06 Dec. 2013. <http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-637-MADAGASCAR%20PERIWINKLE.aspx?activeIngredientId=637>.
Date Taken: November 17 2013