Alocasia macrorrhiza
Definition
The scientific name of the giant taro or giant elephant ear, a massive herbaceous plant in the Araceae family, native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and Australia; it is structurally characterized by gigantic erect leaves that can reach lengths of over one meter and a thick pseudo-stem formed by overlapping petioles.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Alocasia macrorrhiza
- Giant taro
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, grammatically singular and structurally invariable across taxonomical classifications. |
| Formation | Binomial name derived from Greek roots, combining the genus with 'macrorrhiza' (meaning large-rooted, from 'makros' and 'rhiza'). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌæləˈkeɪʒə ˌmækroʊˈraɪzə] |
| Source | USDA GRIN Taxonomy for Plants Database |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În grădinile botanice de la tropice, o Alocasia macrorrhiza poate domina structural întregul aranjament peisagistic.
EN: In tropical botanical gardens, an Alocasia macrorrhiza can structurally dominate the entire landscaping arrangement.
RO: Pețiolul unei Alocasia macrorrhiza este masiv și spongios, stocând o cantitate mare de apă structurală pentru perioadele secetoase.
EN: The petiole of an Alocasia macrorrhiza is massive and spongy, storing a large amount of structural water for dry periods.
RO: Deși rizomul de Alocasia macrorrhiza conține substanțe toxice, acesta este consumat în unele culturi după o fierbere structurală îndelungată.
EN: Although the rhizome of Alocasia macrorrhiza contains toxic substances, it is consumed in some cultures after prolonged structural boiling.
Idioms & Phrases
Exemplar de Alocasia macrorrhiza / Alocasia macrorrhiza specimen
RO: Plantă matură folosită ca punct focal în designul grădinilor datorită dimensiunii gigantice a frunzelor sale.
EN: A mature plant used as a focal point in garden design due to the gigantic size of its leaves.
Alocasia macrorrhiza variegata / Variegated Alocasia macrorrhiza
RO: Cultivar rar și foarte valoros care prezintă pete mari albe sau crem distribuite asimetric pe suprafața structurală a frunzei.
EN: A rare and highly valuable cultivar featuring large white or cream patches distributed asymmetrically across the leaf's structural surface.
Cultivarea de Alocasia macrorrhiza / Alocasia macrorrhiza cultivation
RO: Ansamblu de tehnici horticole destinate asigurării unui sol bogat în nutrienți și a unui spațiu vast pentru dezvoltarea frunzelor.
EN: A set of horticultural techniques aimed at providing nutrient-rich soil and vast space for leaf development.
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