Tacca chantrieri
Tacca chantrieri, commonly known as the Black Bat Flower, is a striking tropical plant celebrated for its dramatic, dark ebony blooms. Beyond its ornamental allure, this unique species holds significant value in traditional medicine, where its roots and leaves are utilized for various healing purposes and cultural practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Tacca chantrieri
- Family: Dioscoreaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Dioscoreales. Finally, it resides in the family Dioscoreaceae under the genus Tacca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dioscoreales | WCVP |
| Family | Dioscoreaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tacca | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its distribution extends through the South-Central areas and the southeastern provinces. It can also be found growing in the tropical environment of Hainan and the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving beyond China, the species is also native to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within Assam. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal species flourishes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tacca chantrieri has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include taccasteroside A, taccasteroside B, taccasteroside C.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| taccasteroside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taccasteroside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taccasteroside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |