Phyllanthus Emblica, MELAKA TREE

An exiled Sumatran Prince named Parameswara founded Melaka in the early 14th century. According to legend, Parameswara was out hunting one day and while resting under a tree, one of his dogs cornered a white mousedeer and in defense, the mousedeer kicked the dog smartly on its nose.

Impressed by the mousedeer's courage and what he believed was a good omen, he decided to build his kingdom on this sacred land and he named it after the tree he was sitting under, which was the Melaka tree.

Hi ! ... ... ... if you like to see the real tree, there is a way. Take the Sg Melaka cruise.