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You are bidding on the beautiful plant shown in the first picture.A very beautiful species from North Sulawesi.
This taxon is thought to be Myrmecodia kutubuensis:Myrmecodia kutubuensisMyrmecodia kutubuensis Huxley & Jebb is a myrmecophytic species of the Rubiaceae native to the Lake Kutubu area in the Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea.The species is characterized by a broadly cylindrical to clavate, greyish-brown caudex with weakly developed longitudinal ridges. Numerous stout, simple spines are distributed relatively evenly across the caudex surface, while the entrances to the ant chambers are arranged in characteristic arcuate rows that surround the raised areas of the caudex. The usually unbranched stems bear short, simple spines that densely surround the alveoli. The leaves are narrowly elliptic to oblanceolate, leathery, with an attenuate base and a long-acuminate apex. The midrib is strongly keeled on the abaxial surface, forming a distinct longitudinal ridge.
Depending on the interpretation, this is one of the many varieties of Myrmecodia platytyrea or a new species. The leaf stalks are orange in colour.
Depending on the interpretation, it is one of the many varieties of Myrmecodia platytyrea or a related species. The leaf stalks are orange in colour.
Myrmecodia schlechteri is a fairly variable and widespread species found at medium altitudes.This type has much sturdier caudices compared to Type 2 from the same location.In my experience, the plants grow without any problems in both distinctly lowland and highland conditions.
Myrmecodia schlechteri is a fairly variable and widespread species found at medium altitudes.This specimen, from the same location as Specimen 1, has noticeably more elongated caudices.In my experience, the plants grow without any problems in both distinctly lowland and highland conditions.
Myrmecodia jobiensisMyrmecodia jobiensis Becc. is a myrmecophytic species of the family Rubiaceae, found in western New Guinea, where it grows as an epiphyte in tropical lowland forests. Within the genus, it is Myrmecodia erinacea and Myrmecodia alata closely related.A characteristic feature of the species is an elongated-cylindrical to club-shaped, grey-brown, smooth caudex without longitudinal ribs. The entrances to the ant chambers are arranged in characteristic arched rows, which frame distinct bulges. The sturdy, predominantly branched spines are mainly situated on the bulges between the arched entrance openings. The mostly unbranched shoots bear strong but relatively soft, unbranched spines, which densely line the alveoli. The leaves are narrowly elliptical to lanceolate, leathery, with a narrowed base and a long, tapering tip. The midrib is distinctly keeled on the underside of the leaf and stands out as a sharp, ridge-like elevation.
Myrmecodia longissima has extremely narrow leaves and belongs to the Myrmecodia species, which in nature usually hang downwards and grow downwards as epiphytes.The inflorescences are also very atypical, giving the species a special position within the genus. I would not be surprised if, upon closer inspection, this species (along with another that has similar inflorescences) were eventually grouped into a new genus of their own!
This form, which presumably belongs to the Myrmecodia platytyrea complex, has green petioles in contrast to most other forms of the complex with orange petioles. The origin of the mother plants is unclear.
Myrmecodia platytyrea is the only Myrmecodia found in Australia. However, this form originates from Papua New Guinea, located north of Australia.
Myrmecodia schlechteri is a fairly variable and widespread species found at medium altitudes.In my experience, the plants grow without any problems in both lowland and highland conditions.
Narrow quite elongated sausage-shaped caudex with numerous fine spines. Very unusual!
A Myrmecodia species from Central Luzon.
A rather peculiar species from the Nabire region. Judging by the leaves and leaf bases, I suspect that this species is quite isolated phylogenetically. It may also be a species related to Myrmecodia schlechteri.The plants tend to branch. The leaves are lanceolate in shape and dark green with a glossy sheen.
This beautiful species from North Sulawesi is characterised by a rather irregularly shaped caudex with weak and irregular spines, orange-coloured leaf veins and very thick, dark green leaves.Highly recommended!
I received the mother plants in exchange, the original origin could not be clarified, probably New Guinea. In my opinion, it is one of the numerous forms from the Myrmecodia platytyrea complex.
A beautiful species from Pangabangan near Dinagat, an offshore island off Mindanao. In good light, the caudex is very dark in colour and somewhat reminiscent of Myrmecodia tuberosa 'bullosa'.The species is likely to be identical to a species from Dinagat that I also offer, but it comes from a different location.
Very interesting species. The caudex bears numerous undivided spines. The pink-coloured berries are striking. Unfortunately, the geographical origin of the species is unclear, as I obtained my mother plants from a botanical collection without precise information.
A Myrmecodia species from the border region to Papua New Guinea from the lowlands in the southeast of Irian Jaya.The two articles Myrmecodia spec. Bupul A and M. spec. Bupul B belong to the same species, but differ slightly in their spination.They are probably related to Myrmecodia Platytyrea, but have brown leaf stalks
A Myrmecodia species from the border region with Papua New Guinea from the lowlands in southeastern Irian Jaya.The two articles Myrmecodia spec. Bupul A and M. spec. Bupul B belong to the same species, but differ slightly in their spination.They are probably related to Myrmecodia Platytyrea, but have brown leaf stalks.
A very beautiful lowland species from Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. The leaves and leaf stalks indicate a relationship with Myrmecodia alata. However, this species has white flowers.
A very beautiful species from northeast Sulawesi.The caudex of this species is completely unbranched, and the leaves are elongated. Only a few large plants.
A Myrmecodia from Mindanao (Philippines)