Plant: Achyranthes aspera

Achyranthes aspera
Chaff Flower
Jarong
Amaranthaceae

Archyranthes aspera, in Timor usually called "Meke Taki". This is plant usually grows in commonly gardens, yards and by roadsides,Its leaves are hairy and green (needle-like).

Archyranthes aspera, di Timor biasanya disebut "Meke Taki". Tanaman ini biasanya tumbuh di kebun, halaman, dan pinggir jalan, daunnya berbulu dan bewarna hijau (seperti jarum).

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Local Name
Cultural Group
Language
 
Meke' taki
Flores - Ende-lio
Ende
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Category
Cultural Group
Material
Part Used
Color
 
Oiling/mordant process
Flores - Ende-lio
No material given
No parts given
No Colour Selected
Ita Yusuf
I Made Maduarta (Pung)
22 Sep 2006
Leaves used in oiling process called Pusa mina.
Daun di pakai untuk proses perminyakan
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No technique given