Monday, September 15, 2025

[Botany • 2025] Homalomena siaisensis (Araceae) • One name, many faces: the dolphin case of Homalomena siaisensis in ornamental trade


Homalomena siaisensis A.S.D.Irsyam, M.R.Hariri &Raynalta,

in Irsyam, Raynalta et Hariri, 2025.

Abstract
Homalomena siaisensis is a newly described species of Sumatran aroid. The species was discovered in January 2024 from South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This small lithophytic species has recently gained attention in the ornamental plant trade, where it is informally known as Homalomena ‘Dolphin Skin’ and frequently marketed via social media platforms. The species is formally described and illustrated in the present work.

Keywords: Araceae, Malesia, Ornamental, Philodendreae, Sumatra


Homalomena siaisensis A.S.D.Irsyam, M.R.Hariri &Raynalta, sp. nov.


Arifin S.D. Irsyam, Erick Raynalta and Muhammad R. Hariri. 2025. One name, many faces: the dolphin case of Homalomena siaisensis in ornamental trade. WebbiaJournal of Plant Taxonomy and Geography. 80(2); 291-294. DOI: doi.org/10.36253/jopt-17743  [2025-07-18]