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| 1. Photo taken at my home garden |
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| 2. Photo taken at the Secret Garden of 1-Utama |
Scientific name: Alocaisa sanderiana
Common name: Kris Plant (it resembles the Kris, a malay dagger), African Mask Plant
Malay name: Keladi Keris Hitam (Black Keris Yam), Pokok Senteh Keris Hitam
Family: Araceae
Origin: Philippines
Category: Perennial herb
Grow in partial shade
Notes:
Alocasia sanderiana is also known as the kris plant because of the resemblance of its leaf edges to the wavy blade of the kalis dagger (also known as kris or keris). It is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) (Source: Wikipedia)
Alocasia 'Amazonica' is a hybrid while Alocasia sanderiana is a botanically described species, although they look alike in physical appearance.
References for further reading:
1. Kurt Edelmann
Alocasia 'Amazonica' is a hybrid while Alocasia sanderiana is a botanically described species, although they look alike in physical appearance.
References for further reading:
1. Kurt Edelmann
