These were tagged Myrmecodia echinata
in Kiel BG. |
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This member of the Rubiaceae
family was described by
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel - I think. It is found in the rainforests
of Malaysia. It is an epiphyte,
needs lots of water but not much sun. The caudex will grow to 16-25 centimetres in diameter, the stems can reach for
50-75 centimetres. The
tiny flowers are white, and the plant can only be reproduced by
seeds.
The caudex are
hollow, and host ants. Those ants isn't aggressive, and do little to
defend the plant. The might just bring nutrients to it. On the other
hand, the plant does not feed them like other Rubiaceaes.
SubFamily: Rubioideae
Tribe: Psychotrieae
SubTribe: Hydnophytinae
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