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Abstract
Homalomena pistioides A.S.D.Irsyam, M.R.Hariri & Raynalta represents a recently identified species within the Aroid family, hailing from the region of Sumatra, Indonesia. The newly identified species is a lithophytic plant distinguished by its rosette leaf arrangement, short petiole, obovate leaf blade, spongy leaf texture, erect-spreading inflorescence, and slender peduncle. The species is promoted by Sumatran horticulturists and enthusiasts as Homalomena “Dolphin” on social media.
Keywords: Araceae, Homalomeneae, Ornamental, Sumatra
Homalomena pistioides A.S.D.Irsyam, M.R.Hariri & Raynalta
Etymology: The nomenclature originates from Pistia, which is a genus within the family of aquatic aroids, combined with the suffix -oides, signifying a likeness or resemblance. The observation pertains to the similarity in the leaf morphology of the newly identified species to that of Pistia stratiotes L.
Arifin S.D. Irsyam, Iin P.A. Husaini, Erick Raynalta and Muhammad R. Hariri. 2025. Homalomena pistioides: A New small-sized lithophytic Species of Sumatran Aroid. Webbia: Journal of Plant Taxonomy and Geography. 80(1); 95-98. DOI: doi.org/10.36253/jopt-16710 [2025-04-17]
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