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Indonesia is covered with dense growth of the characteristic rain forest vegetation;
a type of ever-wet vegetation includes a large number of timber species and
harboring various kinds of epiphytes, saprophytes and lianas. The flora of Indonesia
significantly differs from that of other tropical regions of the world due to
its individualistic traits and the large number of species that is widely prevalent
here. The major portion of Indonesia enjoys the richness of the Melanesian region
and it gets best through the 40,000 species of plants that this country accommodates
representing 10 to 12% of the estimated number of plant species of the whole
world.
Indonesian plants serves as an excellent source of raw materials for preparing
traditional herbal medicines and they also play a significant role in traditional
rituals and ceremonies. Pekarangans are the most common form of a typical traditional
Indonesian private garden which differs considerably from the western private
gardens. Pekarangans in its old form usually grows useful plants like bamboo,
fruits and medicinal herbs and are mostly seen in rural areas.Pelataran resembles
the eastern concept of a garden that embellishes the residence of aristocrats
or social elites. Alun-Alun or the traditional town square is familiar to the
traditional pelataran and these usually adorn the royal houses or the residences
of the Bupati, highest local government administrator.
The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta offers some of the most breathtakingly beautiful
sights in the entire South-East Asia which includes Sunda Kelapa, the Old Dutch
port; the early-morning fish market, Pasar Ikan; the old 18th-century houses;
the Gereja Sion church or the lush green park and gardens. Orchard Garden in
Jakarta is one of the most exquisite gardens in Jakarta which casts a spell
on its visitors with its splendid collection of orchids.
Features of Orchard Garden
- A landscaped commercial garden, the Orchard Garden is located in Slipi; Jakarta
orchard garden offers an exotic range of orchid collections.
- A small laboratory is available in the Orchard Garden which teaches the methods to grow orchards and cross seeds.
- Some of the most interesting species of orchids and varieties native to Indonesia adorns the Orchard Garden in Jakarta.
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