Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
formicarum
ID:
216469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jack

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 14: 124 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215798

Common Names

  • Formicarum Hydnophytum
  • Formicarum Ant Plant
  • Formicarum Ants Plant

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Synonyms

  • Hydnophytum amboinense Becc. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum andamanense Becc. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum blumei Becc. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum borneense Becc. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum coriaceum Becc. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum Kurz [illegitimate]
  • Hydnophytum gaudichaudii Becc. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum inerme (Gaudich.) Bremek. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum intermedium Elmer [valid]
  • Hydnophytum leytense Merr. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum membranaceum Merr. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum mindorense Merr. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum montanum Blume [valid]
  • Hydnophytum nitidum Merr. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum orbiculatum Elmer [valid]
  • Hydnophytum selebicum Becc. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum sumatranum Becc. [valid]
  • Lasiostoma formicarum Spreng. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia inermis Gaudich. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum latifolium (Miq.) Becc. [unknown]
  • Hydnophytum montanum latifolia Miq. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum longifolium Becc. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum minor Becc. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum borneense (Becc.) Becc. [unknown]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum buxifolium Becc. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum cochincinense Becc. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum lucidum Becc. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum zollingeri (Becc.) Boerl. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum blumei Boerl. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum dubium (Becc.) Boerl. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum siamense (Becc.) Boerl. [valid]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum borneense (Becc.) Becc. [unknown]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum latifolium (Miq.) Becc. [unknown]
  • Hydnophytum formicarum montanum (Becc.) Boerl. [invalid]

Description

Hydnophytum formicarum (also called Ant Plant, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and Australia. It typically grows on the branches of trees and shrubs in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hydnophytum formicarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydnophytum formicarum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydnophytum formicarum is a terrestrial or epiphytic fern that is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown indoors as a houseplant.

Where to Find Hydnophytum formicarum

Hydnophytum formicarum is native to New Guinea and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Hydnophytum formicarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydnophytum formicarum?

Hydnophytum formicarum

What is the common name of Hydnophytum formicarum?

Formicarum Ant Plant

What is the natural habitat of Hydnophytum formicarum?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Hydnophytum genus

Hydnophytum albertisii, Hydnophytum alboviride, Hydnophytum angustifolium, Hydnophytum archboldianum, Hydnophytum borneanum, Hydnophytum bracteatum, Hydnophytum buxifolium, Hydnophytum confertifolium, Hydnophytum cordifolium, Hydnophytum decipiens, Hydnophytum ellipticum, Hydnophytum formicarum, Hydnophytum grandiflorum, Hydnophytum grandifolium, Hydnophytum hellwigii, Hydnophytum heterophyllum, Hydnophytum lanceolatum, Hydnophytum lauterbachii, Hydnophytum linearifolium, Hydnophytum longiflorum, Hydnophytum lucidulum, Hydnophytum magnifolium, Hydnophytum microphyllum, Hydnophytum moseleyanum, Hydnophytum myrtifolium, Hydnophytum ovatum, Hydnophytum petiolatum, Hydnophytum radicans, Hydnophytum ramispinum, Hydnophytum spathulatum, Hydnophytum stenophyllum, Hydnophytum subsessile, Hydnophytum tetrapterum, Hydnophytum tortuosum, Hydnophytum virgatum, Hydnophytum vitis-idaea, Hydnophytum zippelianum, Hydnophytum ferrugineum, Hydnophytum caminiferum, Hydnophytum puffii, Hydnophytum hailans, Hydnophytum reevii, Hydnophytum magnirubrum, Hydnophytum dentrecastense, Hydnophytum trichomanes, Hydnophytum multituberosum, Hydnophytum dauloense, Hydnophytum mayuense, Hydnophytum pauper, Hydnophytum morotaiense,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,