Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G

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Asun, Jitra, Kedah, Malaysia.Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don. Araceae. CN: [Malay - Keladi gajah, Keladi sebaring, Keladi seberang, Keladi hitam, Senteh, Sente, Birah, Birah negeri], Giant taro, Elephant ear taro. Native to rainforests from Malaysia to Queensland and has long been cultivated for its edible stem on many Pacific islands and elsewhere in the tropics both for food and ornamental. The stem contains throat irritant calcium oxalate crystals or raphides that has to be removed by thorough cooking.Synonyms:Alocasia indica (Lour.) SpachAlocasia macrorrhizos var. rubra (Hassk.) FurtadoAlocasia macrorrhizos var. variegata (K.Koch & C.D.Bouch) FurtadoAlocasia plumbea Van HoutteAlocasia variegata K.Koch & C.D.BouchArum indicum Lour.Arum macrorrhizon L.Colocasia indica (Lour.) KunthRef and suggested reading:Kamus Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Malaysiaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alocasia_macrorrhizos