Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pteroaspida
ID:
248969

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.R.Huxley & Jebb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Blumea 37: 324 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248301

Common Names

  • Ant Plant
  • Ant Tree
  • Myrmecodia pteroaspida

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Description

Myrmecodia pteroaspida (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 pteroaspida 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrmecodia pteroaspida 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 pteroaspida can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Myrmecodia pteroaspida

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

Myrmecodia pteroaspida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrmecodia pteroaspida?

Myrmecodia pteroaspida

What type of plant is Myrmecodia pteroaspida?

Epiphytic shrub

Where is Myrmecodia pteroaspida native to?

Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines

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,

References

Matthew Jebb (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jebb' in the authors string.
Camilla Rose Huxley (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Huxley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:971935-1: Based on the initial data import