The Perdana Botanical Gardens ~ Formerly known as the Perdana Lake Gardens ~ built in 1888 ~ the oldest and

most popular public recreational park in Kuala Lumpur. ~ 101 hectares of land ~ redevelopment project was started in early of 2010 ~ rehabilitation- launched on 28 June by Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak ~ 1,275 of new plants and trees introduced to the gardens Malayan Eyebright (Torenia polygonoides) used medicinally against eye infections Senduduk (Melastoma malabathricum) edible but tasteless seeds stain your tongue dark blue or black used as a medicinal plant in certain parts of the world Bottle tree Ceiba, straight, largely branchless trunk that culminates in a huge, spreading canopy, and buttress roots Siamese rough bush (Streblus asper) antibacterial activity upon various microorganisms involving oral and nasopharyngeal infections important in papermaking medicines for the treatment of different ailments such as filariasis, leprosy, toothache, diarrhoea, and cancer. Cannonball tree (Couroupita guianensis) brown cannon-ball-like fruits flowers are orange, scarlet and pink in color possesses antibiotic, antifungal, antiseptic and analgesic qualities. cure colds and stomach aches Juice made from the leaves is used to cure skin diseases inside of the fruit can disinfect wounds and young leaves ease toothache ~ The Mouse Deer and Deer Park - has a range area of 1.5 hectares. - shady and hilly environment. Barking deer (Muntiacus Muntjac). omnivorous, feeding on fruits, shoots, seeds, birds' eggs Java Mouse-deer (Tragulus javanicus) the size of a rabbit Greater mouse-deer, Greater Malay chevrotain (Tragulas napu) solitary and nocturnal tropical moist lowland forest. feed on fallen fruits, aquatic plants, buds, leaves, shrubs and grasses. Chital, Spotted (Axis axis) ~ The Herb Garden -contains 180, mainly local herbs. Kacip Fatimah (Labisia pumila) , Mas Cotek, Pegaga, Misai Kuching Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) flowers small and bell-shaped, with five petals that have whitish edges. its edible fruits and for medicinal uses.

~ The Edible Garden - variety of plants that can be eaten either raw or used as flavouring when cooking. Ginger, Lemongrass Curry Leaves. an anti-diabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antihypercholesterolemic Chinese honeysuckle(Quisqualis indica) fruit tastes like almonds when mature Decoctions of the root, seed or fruit can be used as antihelmintic to expel parasitic worms or for alleviating diarrhoea Leaves can be used to relieve pain caused by fever. ~ The hibiscus garden Bunga Raya rosa sinensis It is used to cure hepatitis C believed to also reduce cholesterol. hair care ~ The orchid garden Paphiopedilum barbatum, Paphiopedilum exul, Oncidium Mardi Gras, Cymbidium Winter Wonderland ~ The heliconia garden - 80 varieties of heliconia Heliconia Temptress, Heliconia Psittacorum Nickeriensis, Heliconia Bihai Nappi Yellow