Alocasia lowii
Definition
The scientific name of a tropical perennial plant species in the Araceae family, native to Borneo and Malaysia; it is structurally recognized by its large sagittate leaves, featuring intense dark green color with prominent silvery-white veins on the upper surface and a purple-violet coloration underneath, being highly prized by collectors.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Alocasia lowii
- Low's alocasia
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, grammatically singular and structurally invariable in botanical nomenclature. |
| Formation | Latin binomial nomenclature, combining the generic name 'Alocasia' with the specific epithet 'lowii', named after naturalist Hugh Low. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌæləˈkeɪʒə ˈloʊiaɪ] |
| Source | The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Plant List |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un exemplar rar de Alocasia lowii a fost expus în sera de plante tropicale pentru studiul morfologiei frunzelor.
EN: A rare specimen of Alocasia lowii was exhibited in the tropical plant greenhouse for the study of leaf morphology.
RO: Frunzele de Alocasia lowii își păstrează nuanța purpurie structurală doar dacă planta beneficiază de lumină indirectă optimă.
EN: Alocasia lowii leaves retain their structural purple hue only if the plant benefits from optimal indirect light.
RO: Colecționarul a menționat că această Alocasia lowii este mult mai sensibilă la excesul de umiditate decât alte specii din gen.
EN: The collector mentioned that this Alocasia lowii is much more sensitive to excess moisture than other species in the genus.
Idioms & Phrases
Varietate de Alocasia lowii / Alocasia lowii variety
RO: Formă ecologică sau cultivată care prezintă mici variații în lățimea nervurilor sau intensitatea culorii de pe dosul frunzei.
EN: An ecological or cultivated form showing minor variations in vein width or color intensity on the underside of the leaf.
Nervație de Alocasia lowii / Alocasia lowii venation
RO: Model geometric structural de culoare deschisă care contrastează puternic cu fondul verde-închis al limbului foliar.
EN: A light-colored structural geometric pattern that contrasts sharply with the dark green background of the leaf blade.
Mediu pentru Alocasia lowii / Alocasia lowii medium
RO: Substrat extrem de aerat, compus din scoarță, perlit și turbă, adaptat sistemului radicular sensibil al acestei plante.
EN: An extremely aerated substrate composed of bark, perlite, and peat, adapted to the sensitive root system of this plant.
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