Chinese Black Bat, Spooky Flower But Rich in Benefits
The Chinese Black Bat which has the Latin name Tacca Chantrieri is very unique because it has a bat-like shape with a size of 30 cm.
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Dubbed the black bat flower, this plant has been named the Chinese Black Bat or Tacca chantrieri. Unique because it has a shape like a black bat with a size of 30 cm. This flower has a moustache reaching 70 cm in length, and the fruit hangs like a bat animal that sleeps upside down. The colour of this plant species varies from white to brown.
Plants with the Latin name Tacca chantrieri are commonly found in tropical forests in Yunnan Province, China. In Indonesia, you can also find this plant in Sumatra. The height of this plant can grow up to 90 cm, you know, because of its uncontrolled growth. It can grow in dry places with high humidity; this species of flora also like good air circulation.
Here Mina has reviewed the unique facts about Chinese Black Batflowers.
Unique Facts about Chinese Black Bat
Rare flora species
The Chinese Black Bat species are classified as rare; therefore, many want to maintain this plant. However, this isn't easy because the Chinese Black Bat flower requires special care. In addition, the Black Bat flower's durability is relatively low. Not to mention the seeds of this flowering plant are also very rare.
Has many benefits
Although it has a scary physical form, the Black Bat flower has many benefits, especially for human health. For a long time, Chinese and Thai people have used this plant species as a traditional medicine. And, you know, based on research published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society in 2011, the content in this plant can ward off cancer! Very useful.
Has a unique shape
The stems of this plant species are pretty long and have a brownish-red colour. The closer to the top of the plant, the colour of the branches will usually be greener. This plant also has circular leaves and a distinctive dark green fold. If the flowers are still buds, the shape of this plant will look like a bat.
Chinese Black Bat flowers are root crops
Another unique fact about the flora species of Chinese Black Bat Flowers is that this plant is included in the type of tubers. This happens because these plants store food reserves in their roots. Then the food reserves are referred to as root tubers. This unique plant also reproduces by rhizomes or seeds. Because this interesting thing is what makes this plant need to be maintained and preserved.
How? Very interesting discussion about the Chinese Black Bat flower; let's preserve flora and fauna on our beloved earth.
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