| Summary: | A total of seven variations of edible Araceae species were identically consumed by
locals in the Districts of Kota Bharu and Machang, Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia. These species
are Keladi Pinang, Keladi Batang Putih, Keladi Tapak Badak, Keladi Birah, Keladi Batang
Hitam, Keladi Candek and Keladi Tetawi. However, through a taxonomic identification were
recognised only four species, these are Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott, Alocasia macrorrhizos
(L.) G.Don, Alocasia longiloba Miq. and Xantosoma sagitifolia (L.) Schott. The results revealed
that Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don. have three and two
variations of species, respectively. The study also shows that Araceae is not only as sources of
medicinal and ornamental but also commonly used by locals as foods which can be potentially
explored and commercialized as a new bio-economy product.
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