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

Yes — both belong to Dioscoreaceae.

Can you substitute Dioscorea Cirrhosa 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 Cirrhosa vs Tacca Chantrieri

Dioscorea cirrhosa · Tacca chantrieri

Dioscorea Cirrhosa

Dioscorea cirrhosa

T Traditional Use

Family: Dioscoreaceae
Genus: Dioscorea
Primary use: medicinal

Dioscorea cirrhosa, commonly known as the dyeing yam, is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is a perennial, dioecious climbing vine native to Southeast Asia.

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 Cirrhosa: T; Tacca Chantrieri: T.