Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
248982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jack

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 14: 123 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248314

Common Names

  • Ant Plant
  • Ant Tree
  • Myrmecodia tuberosa

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Synonyms

  • Lasiostoma tuberosum Spreng. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia amboinensis Becc. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia apoensis Elmer [valid]
  • Myrmecodia armata DC. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia bullosa Becc. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia dahlii K.Schum. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia echinata F.Muell. [illegitimate]
  • Myrmecodia echinata Gaudich. [illegitimate]
  • Myrmecodia goramensis Becc. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia hispida A.Rich. [invalid]
  • Myrmecodia inermis DC. [illegitimate]
  • Myrmecodia kandariensis Becc. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia lanceolata Valeton [valid]
  • Myrmecodia menadensis Becc. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia muelleri Becc. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia oninensis Becc. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia paucispina Valeton [valid]
  • Myrmecodia peekelii Valeton [valid]
  • Myrmecodia pentasperma K.Schum. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia pulvinata Becc. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia rumphii Becc. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia salomonensis Becc. [valid]
  • Myrmecodia sibuyanensis Elmer [valid]
  • Myrmecodia sorsogonensis Elmer [valid]
  • Myrmecodia tuberosa Becc. ex Treub [illegitimate]
  • Myrmecodia urdanetensis Elmer [valid]
  • Myrmecodia vivipara Warb. [valid]

Description

Myrmecodia tuberosa (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 tuberosa 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 tuberosa 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 tuberosa is a slow-growing epiphytic plant that is best suited to warm, humid climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining soil mixture. Propagation is done by stem cuttings, which should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they begin to root.

Where to Find Myrmecodia tuberosa

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

Myrmecodia tuberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrmecodia tuberosa?

Myrmecodia tuberosa

What type of plant is Myrmecodia tuberosa?

Epiphytic shrub

Where is Myrmecodia tuberosa native to?

Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines

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