Are Dioscorea Bulbifera and Tacca Chantrieri in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Dioscoreaceae.

Can you substitute Dioscorea Bulbifera for Tacca Chantrieri?

They share the Dioscoreaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Dioscorea Bulbifera vs Tacca Chantrieri

Dioscorea bulbifera · Tacca chantrieri

Dioscorea Bulbifera

Dioscorea bulbifera

T Traditional Use

Family: Dioscoreaceae
Genus: Dioscorea
Primary use: medicinal

Dioscorea bulbifera is a species of true yam in the yam family, Dioscoreaceae. It is native to Africa, Asia and northern Australia. It is widely cultivated and has become naturalized in many regions.

Tacca Chantrieri

Tacca chantrieri

T Traditional Use

Family: Dioscoreaceae
Genus: Tacca
Primary use: medicinal

Tacca chantrieri is a species of flowering plant in the yam family Dioscoreaceae. It was first described in 1901 by Édouard André. T. chantrieri is native to southeastern Asia. It is commonly known as the black bat flower due to its shape and coloring. The bat flower has unique p…

At a glance

· Both in Dioscoreaceae, but different genera (Dioscorea vs Tacca).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Dioscorea Bulbifera: T; Tacca Chantrieri: T.