Beyond its striking appearance, the bat flower also plays an important role in the ecosystem. It is an essential food source for certain species of bats and insects, which are attracted to its unique shape and strong, sweet fragrance2. In addition, the bat flower has significant medicinal value. Its rhizome is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and detoxifying properties1. However, due to habitat destruction and over-collection, the bat flower is facing the threat of extinction and is now listed as a vulnerable species1. Conservation efforts are underway to protect this precious plant and its natural habitat, ensuring that future generations can continue to marvel at its beauty and benefit from its ecological and medicinal contributions.
