Tacca integrifolia, also known as the white batflower or the black lily, [2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical rainforests in hilly regions of South Asia, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indochina, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and eastern China. [3]: 389 [4]

Oct 18, 2024 · The White Bat Flower (Tacca integrifolia), is one of the most exotic and fascinating plants you can grow. However, this plant requires specific care to thrive in a home environment. I love this plant because of its unique bat-shaped blooms and long whisker-like bracts.

White Bat Flower has the largest flowers of all Taccas. Each flower is about 5-8" across and has long tendrils that hang from it. Once the plant is mature, flowers will bloom successively for months. Taccas have large, beautiful foliage and prefer to be grown in low light with good air circulation. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Tacca integrifolia, also known as the white bat flower plant (white bat flowers), is another exquisite species from the yam family. Integrifolia, the white bat plant, calls the rainforest of Yunnan Province, China home.

Tacca integrifolia, commonly known as bat plant or bat flower, is a rhizomatous evergreen perennial that is native to rainforests in Southeast Asia, India and southern China. It typically grows to 2-4' tall, and features unique and unusually showy blooms.

Tacca features exotic blooms that seem to mimic a bat in flight with ruffled wings and long, hanging like-whiskers filaments. The white Bat Flower plant grows nearly twice as large as its siblings with leaves up to 4 feet and flowers perched on tall stems and measuring 5-8” across.

A white bat flower, Tacca integrifolia, at Leu Gardens. With ghostly bracts that look like wings, the bat flower is a unique addition to any home gardener’s collection. With a little extra care, this conversation starter can grow very well in Florida.

Plant database entry for White Bat Flower (Tacca integrifolia) with 18 images, one comment, and 21 data details.

Carousel exudes a bizarre combination of sterile flower bract white or pale purple flowers such as small, star-shaped purple flowers and long beard looks like atmosphere. Large leaves are wide and, with green veins are crystal clear.

Jun 6, 2022 · The white bat flower (Tacca integrifolia) is a stunning and unusual plant that is native to tropical regions of Asia. It gets its name from its large, floppy flowers, which resemble white bats in flight.