Bunga-bunga taman Malaysia
(Garden flowers of Malaysia)

Nama (Malay Name) Kerak Nasi
= Sambukus Jawa
Keluarga (Family) CARIFOLIACEAE
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) Sambacus javanica Reinw.
Saiz Biasa (Size) 0.5 cm
Nama Lain (Other Names) Javanese Elder
Jurufoto (Photographer) CS Ooi

Nota Ringkas (Short Notes)


Pokok bunga renek yang berasal dari Pulau Jawa. Bunganya pada penghujung dahan, putih, halus, dan berjambak. Ditanam secara keratan batang dan boleh capai 2 hingga 3 meter. Ditanam untuk kecantikan bentuk pokok serta penggunaan sebagai pokok bernilai perubatan tradisi.

A flowering shrub that originated from the island of Java. The flowers are at the tips of branches, white, small and in a big bunch. Propergated through cuttings and can reach a height of 2 to 3 meters. This planted is planted for its beauty and it's value as a plant of traditional medical value.

Rujukan (References)

     Buku (Books)

1.       Bunga-bungaan Malaysia; Ismail Saidin; (1993); Dewan Bahasa &
            Pustaka; Malaysia - mukasurat (page) 115
2.       Wayside Trees of Malaya Vol 1 & 2; EJH Corner; (1940, 1952);
            Government Printer; Singapore. - mukasurat (page) 182

Inquiries     (Pertanyaan)
Ooi Chooi Seng P.P.N.,
259 Jalan 17/8,
46400 Petaling Jaya
January 2002