Tacca plantaginea
Also known as: Schizocapsa guangxiensis P.P.Ling & C.T.Ting +1 more
- Schizocapsa guangxiensis P.P.Ling & C.T.Ting
- Schizocapsa plantaginea Hance
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Tacca plantaginea is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh