Colocasia affinis
Coloascia affinis, commonly known as the giant taro or devil's trumpet, is a versatile perennial herb prized for its large, heart-shaped leaves. While widely cultivated for its edible tubers, it possesses significant medicinal properties, often used in traditional healing to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Colocasia affinis
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Aliasmaetales, it is classified under the family Araceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Colocasia, specifically as the species Colocasia affinis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Colocasia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Colocasia affinis, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 卷苞芋 (zh), which is also the standard designation used in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and specifically in mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 卷苞芋 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 卷苞芋 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 卷苞芋 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the Asian continent. In East Asia, its presence is noted specifically in South-Central China. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of India and Bangladesh. Its range also extends to the unique environmental zones of Assam and the East Himalaya. Together, these locations highlight the significant geographical footprint of Colocasia affinis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Colocasia affinis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |