A Malaysian citizen-science project

There’s a whole
forest to discover.

Get to know Malaysia’s remarkable plants.
Look closer, learn their stories, and let your curiosity contribute to something bigger.

Explore plants Identify a plant

For curious minds. For our shared natural world.

Layers of green forest fading into mist in Kinabalu Park, Sabah
Kinabalu Park, Sabah · Dukeabruzzi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · display crop.
The living landscape Kinabalu Park Sabah · Malaysian Borneo
THE FIELD GUIDE 16 species Start exploring ↗

A small collection.
A wider perspective.

04 Plant families
08 Connected genera
16 Species to discover

Thoughtfully sourced.
Made for exploration.

Follow your curiosity

Find your way into the forest.

Explore the field guide ↗

Start with a family, meet its genera, then get to know each species.

Nature is closer than you think

Every observation
starts with noticing.

Rimba Kita is a learning platform inspired by citizen science: people and researchers working together to understand biodiversity. Explore our curated reference collection, practise recording a plant, and see how a careful observation can be shared.

Citizen-science inspiration: Pl@ntNet . This independent student project is not affiliated with Pl@ntNet.

About this project ↗
  1. 01

    Notice something new

    A familiar tree, an unfamiliar leaf. Start with what catches your attention.

  2. 02

    Look a little closer

    Explore the taxonomy and compare botanical reference photographs.

  3. 03

    Record your discovery

    Practise sharing a clear photograph and useful field notes.

A little curiosity goes a long way

Your next walk could start a discovery.

Notice a leaf. Record the details. Share what you see.

Contribute an observation

Meet the people behind the guide

Explore the three student profiles ↗ · Team video demonstration — recording pending