Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
platytyrea
ID:
248964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Malesia 2: 115 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248296

Common Names

  • Ant Plant
  • Ant Tree
  • Myrmecodia platytyrea

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Description

Myrmecodia platytyrea (also called Ant Plant, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic plants native to Southeast Asia and Australia. It is a small tree or shrub with succulent leaves and stems. It grows in tropical rainforests, often in the canopy, and is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and northern Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Myrmecodia platytyrea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Myrmecodia platytyrea sub. antoinii (Becc.) C.R.Huxley & Jebb
Myrmecodia platytyrea sub. platytyrea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrmecodia platytyrea is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrmecodia platytyrea can be propagated by seed or vegetatively. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Vegetative propagation can be achieved by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in a moist, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Myrmecodia platytyrea

Myrmecodia platytyrea is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It is found in the wild in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea.

Myrmecodia platytyrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrmecodia platytyrea?

Myrmecodia platytyrea

What type of plant is Myrmecodia platytyrea?

Epiphytic shrub

Where is Myrmecodia platytyrea native to?

Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines

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