Derrick Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Anthorrhiza areolata C. R. Huxley & Jebb published in Blumea 36 (1) 1991. Tubers sub-globose 35x25cm dull brown, spineless, decumbent, areolate (surface roughened by areolae,) upper surface ant entrances few, funnel-shaped to a large 3 cm Ø, opening into large chambers that often contain rainwater. Stems several, slim, to 100 cm (40") long, upcurving, sometimes branching. Leaves erect, spreading at stem apex. Fruit ovoid-oblong orange-red with two seed. Infauna: No ants but cockroach egg cases, and geckos have been recorded inside. Habitats: A frequent low level (to 1.5 m.) usually solitary epiphyte on stunted, open, very mossy Dacrydium forest only 3-5 m. (10-16 ft.) tall at altitudes of 600-750 m. (1969-2461 ft.) Sympatric with A. bracteosa and Hydnophytum spp. Range/Record: Mts., Bwebwesu and Pabinama, Normanby Island, D’Entrecasteaux Islands, Milne Bay Province, PNG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 funnel-shaped to a large 3 cm Ø, opening into large chambers that often contain rainwater. very interessant this caracteristic no harm ,no picture jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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