Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Tacca chantrieri
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Common name:
Vlermuisblom, Black bat flower
Family:
Dioscoreaceae (Yam)
Distribution:
Southeast Asia
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
An unusual plant in that it has black flowers. These flowers are somewhat bat-shaped, are up to 30cm across, and have long 'whiskers' that can grow up to 70cm.
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Locations
1:
Seed Store
• Accession: 2015-129 • Origin: Country of origin unknown • Provenance: Horticultural
2:
Tropical house 1
(Tropical House 1)
• Accession: 2015-129/1 • Origin: Country of origin unknown • Provenance: Horticultural
3:
Tropical house 2
(Tropical Hse 2)
• Accession: 2015-6 • Provenance: Horticultural
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Individual