Aroideana
Journal of the International Aroid Society, Inc.
Volume 36, Number 1 (2013); Pages 98-103
Studies on Schismatoglottideae (Araceae) of Borneo XXIX—Piptospatha manduensis— The Ultimate Aroid Calciphile?
By Peter C. Boyce     (Buy)

ABSTRACT:

Piptospatha manduensis A. Hay & Bogner is highlighted as a truly calciphilous aroid obligated to travertine in north eastern Indonesian Borneo. Based on new collections and cultivated plants an updated description is offered. A brief overview of the other very few calciphilous aroids in Borneo is presented, and, together with P. manduensis, all are illustrated.

   

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