Taccarum crassispathum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.Gonç.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 25: 21 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568229
Common Names
- Taccarum crassispathum
- Thick-stalked Taccarum
- Thick-stalked Arrowroot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taccarum crassispathum (also called Thick-spiked Tacca, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It grows in humid, tropical forests and is characterized by its large, purple flowers and its thick, spiky leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Taccarum crassispathum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taccarum crassispathum is a white-yellow star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taccarum crassispathum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Taccarum crassispathum
Taccarum crassispathum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Taccarum crassispathum FAQ
What is the common name of Taccarum crassispathum?
Thick-ribbed Taccarum
What is the scientific name of Thick-ribbed Taccarum?
Taccarum crassispathum
What is the family of Taccarum crassispathum?
Taccaceae
Species in the Taccarum genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Eduardo G. Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Gonç.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327228-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.