Nama Melayu (Malay Name) | Keladi Hitam |
= Pokok Senteh Hitam | |
Keluarga (Family) | ARACEAE |
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) | Alocasia lowii grandis |
Saiz Biasa (Size) | 50 cm |
Nama Lain (Other Names) | Black Yam |
Jurufoto (Photographer) | CS Ooi |
A large yam plant, common as an undergrowth in the local jungles, and abandoned grounds. Often planted as a decorative leafy plant because of its beautiful and uncommon coloured folage and shape.
Malaysia - mukasurat (page) 204
2. Malayan Wild Flowers - Monocotyledon; M.R. Henderson; (1954);
Caxton Press Ltd.; Malaya. - mukasurat (page) 226