Bunga-bunga taman Malaysia
(Garden flowers of Malaysia)


Nama Melayu (Malay Name) Bayam Merah
Keluarga (Family) AMARANTHACEAE
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) Amaranthus gangeticus Hort.
Saiz Biasa (Size) 0.5 cm
Nama Lain (Other Names) Red Spinach
Nama Kambodia (Cambodian Names) Douem Par Tii Pour Kror Horm
Jurufoto (Photographer) CS Ooi


Nota Ringkas (Short Notes)


Pokok ini adalah jenis herba semusim. Satu sayur yang sedap dan kaya dengan vitamin A (2835 I.U./oz), baik untuk melindungkan mata dan kulit dari penyakit. Ditanam melalui biji benih.

This is an annual herbacious plant. It is a tender vegetable and a rich source of vitamin A (2835 I.U./oz), which protects the eye and skin from diseases. It is grown from seeds.

Disclaimer:
We are not doctors and it is not our intension to practice medicine.
We cannot be held responsible for the consequences of self medication.
Use this information at your own risk.


Rujukan (References)

     Buku (Books)


1.       Gardening in the Tropics; M Greensill; (1967); Evans Bros. Ltd.; Britain
            - mukasurat (page) 54 90
2.       Grow Your Own Vegetable, Agricultural Leaflet 38; (1959);
            Ministry of Agriculture, Malaysia - mukasurat (page) 10
3.       Tropica; Alfred Byrd Graf; (1978, 1981); Roehrs Company; USA
            - mukasurat (page)



Pertanyaan (Inquiries)
Ooi Chooi Seng P.P.N.,
259, Jalan 17/8,
46400 Petaling Jaya,
July 2000