Tacca integrifolia
Tacca integrifolia, commonly known as the white bat lily, is a captivating tropical plant celebrated for its unique, dramatic flowers. Native to Southeast Asia, this shade-loving species features striking white bracts and long, whisker-like filaments. Beyond its ornamental appeal, it holds significant cultural and medicinal importance in traditional practices.
- Scientific name: Tacca integrifolia
- Family: Dioscoreaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dioscoreales, falling into the family Dioscoreaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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 specific geographical distribution across several regions of Asia. In China, its presence is primarily noted within the Tibet region. Moving to the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Assam and throughout Bangladesh. The species is also distributed across the East Himalaya area. Finally, it is widely documented as being native to India.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Activities
Tacca integrifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Mutagenic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |