Asian poison bulb

Perennial herb, up to 1 m tall. Leaf base formed pseudobulb. Leaves lanceolate, up to 1 m long and 7-12 cm wide. Aromatic, white inflorescence.

Native to Indian Ocean Islands, East Asia, Tropical Asia, Australia and Pacific Islands. It is regarded as naturalized in Mexico, Florida and Madagascar. It is widely planted in many warmer regions as an ornamental.

No known.

All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested, especially the bulb. Eaten by mistake can cause various symptoms like vomiting, abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, nervous system paralysis and death.