Nama (Malay Name) | Dedalu Bunga Bersisik |
Keluarga (Family) | LORANTHACEAE |
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) | Loranthus pentandrus |
= Dendrophthoe pentandrus Danser. | |
Saiz Biasa (Size) | 1.5 cm |
Nama Lain (Other Names) | Scaly Flowered Mistletoe |
= Scaly Flowered Loranthus | |
Jurufoto (Photographer) | CS Ooi |
Pokok Dedalu atas dahan pokok Gajus (Mistletoe on a Cashew Nut tree)
The Loranthus is a parasitic plant. They can be found growing on other plants, taking nurishment from their host. Their leaves are thick and flowers in small clusters.
Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka; Malaysia - mukasurat (page) 192
2. Wayside Trees of Malaya Vol 1 & 2; EJH Corner; (1940, 1952);
Government Printer; Singapore - mukasurat (page) 442
Inquiries
(Pertanyaan)
Ooi Chooi Seng P.P.N.,
259 Jalan 17/8,
46400 Petaling Jaya
January 2002