What is palawan in english?
The species Cyrtosperma merkusii (Hassk.) Schott is known by the common name Palawan in Aklanon and Wáray-wáray.
- Cyrtosperma merkusii (Hassk.) Schott
Cyrtosperma merkusii or the Giant Swamp Taro is a large herbaceous perennial cultivated for its corms (underground root-like stem) particularly in swampy regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands. Its fruits are berries. Its petioles are used for making mats and baskets. Most consider Cyrtosperma chamissonis (Schott) Merr. to be synonymous with Cyrtosperma merkusii while others still consider it a close relative. The plant is also grown as an ornamental.
In English, Palawan (Cyrtosperma merkusii (Hassk.) Schott) is known by Gallan or Giant swamp taro.
- A fruit tree that grows in a dung heap will certainly blossom.
- —Solomon Islander proverb