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Aroideana Peter C. Boyce, Managing Editor
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AROIDEANA Volume 48 No 1Aroideana Vol 48 No 1 (March 19, 2025) delivers a blend of novel taxonomic insights and nomenclatural updates within the Araceae. Highlights include detailed morphological notes on the Amazonian genus Alloschemone, a replacement name for Anthurium variabile, descriptions of two new Anthurium species from Ecuador, and comprehensive sectional revisions of Anthurium subsections Interrupta, Stipitata, and Xialophyllium.
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BACK ISSUESExplore back issues from the latest issue to the very first issue published in 1978.  Volume 48, Num. 1Issue 48.1 features new taxonomic studies and species descriptions across the Araceae family, from Alloschemone morphology to major Anthurium sectional revisions.  Volume 47, Num. 3Issue 47(3) of Aroideana covers Araceae research from flowering phenology and thermogenesis to taxonomic revisions and new species descriptions.  Volume 47, Num. 2Aroideana Vol 47 No 2 (Oct 2024) features a major Spathiphyllum revision, new Arisaema and Anthurium taxa, and key taxonomic updates for Araceae specialists.  Volume 47, Num. 1
Discover new species descriptions in Amorphophallus and Anthurium, a Rhodospatha revision, and taxonomic updates in Aroideana Vol 47 No 1, 2024  Volume 46, Num. 3Issue 46:3 of Aroideana features taxonomic revisions and new species descriptions across Cryptocoryne, Gonatopus, Apoballis, Anthurium and Rhodospatha.  Volume 46, Num. 2Aroideana Vol 46 No 2 presents Malesian Araceae taxonomic updates, a new Bornean genus and species, Syngonium revision and Alocasia tandurusa.  Volume 46, Num. 1Aroideana Vol. 46 No. 1 presents new taxonomic updates on Xanthosoma blandum, Phyllotaenium, and Syngonium, plus an in memoriam for Li Heng, key for aroid researchers.  Volume 45, Num. 3Volume 45 No. 3 of Aroideana delivers new species discoveries, taxonomic updates, and a novel Amorphophallus hybrid—essential reading for Araceae enthusiasts.  Volume 45, Num. 2
Aroideana Vol 45 No 2 features new Araceae species descriptions and taxonomic studies on Philodendron, Anthurium, Monstereae and Arisaema.  Volume 45, Num. 1Aroideana Vol.45 No.1 examines Monstera taxonomy in Costa Rica, introduces new Aroid species, and explores Cryptocoryne habitats in Asia and Indonesia.  Volume 44, Num. 2Aroideana Vol 44 No 2 presents Delannay & Croat’s florula of Araceae from the Cordillera del Cóndor, describing 137 species and keys.  Volume 44, Num. 1Aroideana Vol 44 No 1 honors Josef Bogner with five papers on aroid systematics, fossil record, Cryptocoryne and descriptions of two new species.  Volume 43, Num. 3 & 4Issue 43 (3 & 4) of Aroideana showcases new Araceae species and records, from Cyrtosperma and Arisaema to Spathiphyllum, Philodendron, and Lagenandra hybrids.  Volume 43, Num. 1 & 2
Aroideana Vol. 43 Nos. 1 & 2 features new hybrid discoveries, taxonomic records, and ecological insights into Araceae from leading specialists worldwide.  Volume 42, Num. 2 & 3Aroideana Vol. 42 Nos. 2 & 3 presents research on new Aroid species, distribution updates, hybridization, propagation methods and ecological studies of Araceae.  Volume 42, Num. 1Aroideana Volume 42 No 1 features new species discoveries, taxonomy, natural history, hybrids, biotic interactions, and Caladium highlights in the Araceae family.  Volume 41, Num. 2Annual Aroideana issue features three new Araceae species descriptions, phylogenetic and ecological studies, and conservation insights in a richly illustrated volume.  Volume 41, Num. 1Discover Aroideana Vol. 41 No. 1 featuring key studies on Anthurium taxonomy, Alocasia rediscovery, Borneo Schismatoglottideae diversity, and tribal delimitation updates.  Volume 40, Num. 3
Aroideana Vol 40 No 3 features taxonomic studies of Araceae, including new species in Homalomena, Aridarum, Schismatoglottis, an Amorphophallus record, Anthurium development, and Arisaema revisions  Volume 40, Num. 2Aroideana Vol. 40 No. 2 presents a four‑part taxonomic revision of Xanthosoma, detailing new species and identification keys for Neotropical regions.  Volume 40, Num. 1Aroideana Vol. 40 No. 1 (April 2017) features nine papers on Araceae taxonomy, ecology, and new species discoveries including Schismatoglottideae of Borneo.  Volume 39, Num. 3Explore Aroideana Vol 39 No 3: insights into aroid pollination, records of adventive Syngonium wendlandii, and Anthurium breeding adventures.  Volume 39, Num. 2Aroideana Volume 39 No. 2 (Sept 2016): new Araceae species descriptions, Schismatoglottideae taxonomic reviews, and updated distribution records in aroid research.  Volume 39, Num. 1
Aroideana Volume 39 No. 1 showcases new Araceae species descriptions and taxonomic revisions from Borneo, Sumatra, Vietnam, and Ecuador.  Volume 38E, Num. 2Aroideana 38E No. 2 presents new Araceae taxa from Borneo and Colombia, detailing new species and genera with keys, illustrations, and ecological insights.  Volume 38E, Num. 1Aroideana Vol 38E No 1 features XIth International Aroid Conference abstracts and research on Araceae systematics, ecology, conservation, ethnobotany.  Volume 37E, Num. 2Issue 37E‑2 showcases new Araceae taxa, phylogenetic insights, germination research, ethnobotany, and conservation updates.  Volume 37E, Num. 1Aroideana 37E No 1 explores amphibian‑aroid interactions, Bornean Araceae taxonomy, and new South American Philodendron species descriptions. 
Volume 36E, Num. 1 Discover the latest Araceae research: new species descriptions, ecological surveys, and taxonomic reviews in Aroideana Vol. 36E No. 1.  Volume 35
Volume 35 of Aroideana features taxonomic revisions of Piptospatha, new Araceae species from Asia and the Americas, plus genetic and cultivation studies.
 Volume 34Aroideana Vol. 34 (2011) delivers taxonomic monographs, pollination studies, horticultural insights, and the first Latin American Titan Arum bloom.  Volume 33Aroideana Vol. 33 (2010) presents taxonomic reviews of Araceae, regional flora studies, new species descriptions, floral biology insights, and practical cultivation guidance.  Volume 32Aroideana Vol. 32 (2009) presents the rediscovery of Pycnospatha palmata, treatments of Zomicarpella and Thai Pothos, and new Araceae species descriptions.  Volume 31
2008 Aroideana issue features taxonomy of Araceae, new species, paleobotany, chromosome reports, horticultural methods, and digital resources.  Volume 30
Volume 30 of Aroideana delivers taxonomy, new species, ecological studies, cytogenetics, and propagation insights across global Araceae diversity in 2007.
 Volume 29Explore Aroideana Vol.29’s expert insights on Biarum taxonomy, new Araceae species, molecular studies, ethnobotany, and Aroid history.  Volume 28Explore new subfamilies, species revisions, biological studies, and horticultural insights in Aroideana Vol. 28 by the International Aroid Society (2005).  Volume 27Aroideana Vol. 27 (2004) offers in‑depth Araceae research, from Colombian Chlorospatha taxonomy and new species accounts to reproductive biology and cultivation reviews. 
Volume 26 Aroideana Vol. 26 (2003) presents original research on Araceae: new species descriptions, taxonomic revisions, pollen studies, cultivation techniques and more.  Volume 25
Aroideana Vol 25 offers taxonomic updates and new Araceae species descriptions worldwide, from Philodendron revisions to Arisaema and Alocasia discoveries.
 Volume 24Aroideana Vol. 24 (2001) features new species descriptions and taxonomic revisions of Araceae worldwide, with rediscoveries in Brazil, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, and West Papua.  Volume 23Aroideana Volume 23 (2000) features obituaries, editorials and research on aroid taxonomy, morphology and new species from global regions.  Volume 22Volume 22 (1999) of Aroideana presents new aroid species, taxonomic keys, and ecological and phylogenetic research on Araceae with a stamp supplement. 
Volume 21 An illustrated 1998 issue of Aroideana detailing the titan arum bloom, cytogenetics of Alocasia odora, wildlife interactions with Alocasia brisbanensis, and Araceae systematics. Volume 20Explore Aroideana Vol. 20 (1997): a collection of taxonomic studies, species descriptions, and horticultural insights on the Araceae family.  Volume 19Aroideana Volume 19 (1996) features an editor’s introduction, a memoriam for James R. Symon, an Amorphophallus overview, ‘Swansong?’, and index.  Volume 18Volume 18 of Aroideana features studies on Amorphophallus ecology, Anthurium gymnopus in Cuba, Aroids in Colombia, thermogenesis, conferences, and more.  Volume 17Aroideana Vol. 17 (1994) presents a Yokohama conference report, in memoriam tribute, Aglaonema breeding insights, Amorphophallus explorations, and index. 
Volume 16 Explore Aroideana Volume 16 (1993): studies on Trinidad's aroid flora, postage stamps, Acorus chemistry, Ecuador travelogue, Scindapsus defense, Urospatha cultivation, and Araceae chromosome data. Volume 15Discover Aroideana Vol. 15 (1992): cutting‑edge research on Araceae anatomy, taxonomy and cultivation, plus global conference highlights.  Volume 14Aroideana Vol. 14 No. 1–4 covers Monstera deliciosa, Papua New Guinea aroids, society highlights, obituaries, and botanical indexes.  Volume 13Aroideana Vol. 13 No. 1–4 (1990) showcases global aroid research, from Alocasia fieldwork and cut‑flower cultivation to taxonomy updates and society highlights.  Volume 12Issue Vol. 12 Nos. 1–4 of Aroideana features editorial updates, species studies, show highlights, memoriam, and taxonomy insights. 
Volume11, Num. 3 Double Aroideana issue with IAS board and submission guidelines, plus Thomas B. Croat’s monograph on Araceae ecology and detailed appendices.  Volume 11, Num. 2
June 1988 issue of Aroideana (Vol. 11 No. 2) presents insights on Lasia concinna at Bogor, Anthurium amnicola chromosomes, Aglaonema breeding, and Amorphophallus species.
 Volume 11, Num. 1Discover Aroideana Vol 11 No 1 (Mar 1988): new Amorphophallus taxa from China, chromosome studies on Anthurium amnicola, and the genus Anaphyllopsis.  Volume 10, Num. 4Aroideana Vol. 10 No. 4 features Brisbane botanic gardens’ aroids, new Biarum and Arisaema taxa, a Dr. Hara memorial, systematics history, and field notes.  Volume 10, Num. 3October 1987 Aroideana Vol. 10 No. 3 covers aroid tissue culture, an Acorus calamus history, generic name insights, micropropagation, and fog‑mist trials.  Volume 10, Num. 2
Discover morphology, chemotaxonomy, cultivation tips and new species insights in the IAS July 1987 issue of Aroideana.  Volume 10, Num. 1
Aroideana Vol 10 No 1 (Apr 1987) features a new Arum from Crete, an Araceae review, wild taro insights, Anthurium care tips, a Syngonium profile and Anthurium hybrid list.
 Volume 9Aroideana Vol. 9 (1986) features tributes to Mohler and Thanikaimoni plus an illustrated overview of 171 Venezuelan Araceae, including new species.  Volume 8, Num. 4Aroideana Vol. 8 No. 4 (Oct 1985) explores alien aroids in England, describes a new Brazilian Xanthosoma, and revises the Anthurium bredemeyeri complex.  Volume 8, Num. 3Aroideana Vol. 8 No. 3 (July 1985) explores bird‑mediated aroid seed dispersal, Araceae taxonomic updates, taro germination, Alocasia ecology and a Taccarum profile.  Volume 8, Num. 2
Discover Aroideana Vol.8 No.2 (1985): Arisaema cultivation tips, new species descriptions, naturalized and aquatic aroid studies.  Volume 8, Num. 1Explore Aroideana Vol. 8 No. 1 (1985): Brooklyn Botanic Garden aroids, Harvard Forest workshop, new Amorphophallus species and society show reports.  Volume 7, Num. 3Discover Aroideana Vol 7 No 3 (1984), David Burnett’s comprehensive guide to cultivated Alocasia with culture advice and species taxonomy.  Volume 7, Num. 2Volume 7 No. 2 (April 1984) features new species of Homalomena, Thai Aglaonemas, Pentastemona genus, Anthurium cultivars and Pedicellarum updates.  Volume 7, Num. 1Volume 7 Number 1 of Aroid features new species, breeding insights, rediscoveries, disease control advice, literature updates, and cultivation tips. 
Volume 6, Num. 4 Discover Aroideana Vol 6 No 4 (Oct 1983): expert articles on Malaysian aroids, Anthurium origins, Aglaonema flowering, IAS history, show highlights & society news. Volume 6, Num. 3Explore the July 1983 Aroideana: Engler tribute, Caladium renaming, Aglaonema flowering research, Alocasia hybrids, conservation and IAS updates.  Volume 6, Num. 2April 1983 Aroideana explores Aroid taxonomy and new species, plant tissue culture, show reviews, Selby Gardens tour, plus society news.  Volume 6, Num. 1Explore Aroideana Vol. 6 No. 1 (Jan 1983): articles on Philodendron 'Santa Leopoldina', Dieffenbachia idioblasts, Homalomena anatomy, Remusatia profile.  Volume 5, Num. 4October 1982 Aroideana issue explores Aglaonema and Dieffenbachia hybridization, Alocasia propagation, Anthurium crossings and a Panama field report. 
Volume 5, Num. 3 Explore the July 1982 Aroideana: an English translation of Engler’s Araceae classification and a field study mapping the pink‑petioled Aglaonema’s habita.  Volume 5, Num. 2Aroideana Vol. 5 No. 2 (April 1982) covers society updates, Croat’s South American aroid expedition, Grayum’s Finca La Selva flora study, and collector classifieds.  Volume 5, Num. 1Aroideana Vol. 5 No. 1 (Jan 1982): research on Anubias chromosomes, Caladium & Alocasia propagation, Anthurium breeding, Old World aroid diversity & historical illustrations.  Volume 4, Num. 4Vol. 4 No. 4 (Oct 1981): Rediscovery of Amorphophallus staudtii; Caladium humboldtii ‘Marcel’; taro seed production; Sodiro Anthurium illustrations.  Volume 4, Num. 3Explore Anthurium breeding breakthroughs, a new Brazilian Dracontium species, propagation tips, and Roberto Burle-Marx’s aroid photography in Aroideana Vol. 4 No. 3, July 1981.  Volume 4, Num. 2
April 1981 Aroideana features studies on Amorphophallus titanum, Anthurium araliifolium, new Aridarum and Theriophonum species, packing tips, and society updates.  Volume 4, Num. 1Explore tropical Araceae: Costa Rica gardens, new Trinidad Philodendron, Lysichiton nomenclature, Pacific taro, Pseudohydrosme study, and recent literature reviews. 
Volume 3, Num. 4 Discover Aroideana Vol. 3 No. 4 (Oct 1980): research on Cryptocoryne flowering, new species descriptions, Aglaonema hybrids and aroids in aquaria. 
Volume 3, Num. 3 July 1980 Aroideana issue: reclassifies two Nephthytis, revises Anthurium scandens, details Dieffenbachia propagation and flowering, profiles rare aroids.
Volume 3, Num. 2 April 1980 Aroideana explores Costa Rican aroid habitats, Araceae ecology and taxonomy, species profiles, ethnobotany, and Dieffenbachia breeding research.
Volume 3, Num. 1 Dive into the January 1980 issue of Aroid Magazine: species reviews, cultivation tips, seed germination studies, and the latest aroid literature. 
Volume 2, Num. 4 October 1979 issue of Aroideana (Vol. 2 No. 4) features two new Aridarum species from Sarawak, Anthurium punctatum profile, description standards, and society news.
 Volume 2, Num. 2Explore the April 1979 Aroideana: global aroid survey at Kew, standardized Anthurium descriptions, new species insights, IAS news, and horticultural tips.  Volume 2, Num. 1Aroideana Aroideana Vol. 2 No. 1 (Jan 1979) features Kew’s aroid collections, Anthurium taxonomy, Kurt Krause tribute, and new species accounts.  Volume 1, Num. 3Aroideana Vol. 1 No. 3 features a checklist of aroid genera, Selby Gardens collections, Schott’s morphology study, and an Anthurium lilacinum profile.  Volume 1, Num. 2
Aroideana Vol. 1 No. 2 (Sept 1978): Explore Araceae genera in the Northern Andes, a new Panama Anthurium, and epiphytic aroid potting media tips.  Volume 1, Num. 1Aroideana May 1978: International Aroid Society’s first journal with Bahia expedition, aroid naming, Monstera deliciosa profile and Philodendron rediscovery. |
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