| Etymology | Genus | From its Malay name |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Undivided leaves | |
| Family | Dioscoreaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Bat Lily | |
| Status | Native: Vulnerable | |
| Form | Herb | |
| Native Distribution | Tibet, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia | |
Diagnostics:
This is a 1m herb found growing in our nature reserves, and can propagate through its underground rhizomes. It is most distinct from its bizarre, long stalked purple flower topped with two ear-like bracts, and numerous "whiskers" hangging down.
Form of the bat lily in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.
Leaf.
Inflorescence.
Inflorescence close-up.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2024-08-09 / Modified: 2024-08-10
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