Published in Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. 2: 260, 3: 600 (1861). [Jun 1861] Alternate title: Flora Indiae Batavae,...Supplementum Primum. Prodromus Florae Sumatranae
The native range of this species is Tropical & Subtropical Old World. It is a tuberous geophyte and grows primarily in the subtropical biome. It is used as animal food, a poison and a medicine, has environmental uses and for food.