Tacca is a genus of flowering plants found in tropical areas including South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Australia. Commonly referred to as the "Bat" plant due to their flowers resembling a bat in mid-flight, these plants feature abundant green leaves and distinctive flowers that range from dark purple to black, accompanied by long, whisker-like bracts.

Tacca 'Aameyri'PBR

Tacca 'Greenbay'

Tacca aspera

Tacca chantrieri is an upright, rhizomatous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. Its foliage consists of elongated, lanceolate leaves measuring between 17 and 55 centimeters in length, featuring a dark green upper surface and a lighter underside. The flower stalks, which can extend to 65 centimeters, are devoid of leaves and are adorned with bracts that may be green, brown, or black. These bracts encircle clusters of flowers, each with five green petals and long, thread-like appendages that can measure up to 25 centimeters. This species typically blooms during the summer months.

Tacca chantrieri

Tacca chantrieri 'Black Widow'

Tacca chantrieri 'Ebonita'

Tacca chantrieri 'Green Isle'

Tacca chantrieri 'Green Mystery' is a robust perennial that develops a clump formation, reaching heights of up to 1 meter. It features broad, lanceolate leaves that are dark green on the upper surface and lighter underneath, mounted on elongated stems. During the summer months, the plant produces inflorescences that can rise to 65 centimeters tall, showcasing clusters of small, pale green flowers. These blooms are accompanied by four prominent, leaf-like bracts, along with elongated, pale green appendages resembling whiskers, all exhibiting a subtle grey undertone.

Tacca chantrieri 'Green Mystery'

Tacca chantrieri 'Lentac'

Tacca chantrieri 'Nivea'

Tacca chantrieri 'Ntum-ntum'

Tacca chantrieri f. macrantha

Tacca cristata

Tacca integrifolia is a robust perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters. Its foliage consists of broad, lance-shaped leaves that are dark green on the upper surface and lighter underneath, borne on elongated stems. During the summer months, the plant produces flower stems that can extend to 1 meter, showcasing clusters of small flowers that may be white, green, purple, or brown. These blossoms are accompanied by four prominent bracts that resemble leaves, which can be green or a deep purple. As the flowers mature, the elongated pale green 'whiskers' become darker.

Taccaceae