What is this aroid?

17 years ago

Hello! I have just bought 2 specimens of this plant that i am sure it must be an Aroid but that i do not kow the name. Can any body tell me what it is? Common and scientific names? Any info? Please?

The leaves are a bit simillar to Tacca, or Bat Plant, but the flower-fruits are totally differents.

Also, it seems to have an epiphytic or climbing habit... The main stem has several aerial roots like Anthurium's.

Any help?

Thanks,

Jorge Joel...

Emilia's Garden

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eric_9b
17 years ago
That is Dorstenia, probably D. bahiensis. It is not an aroid but actually a member of the Moraceae Family; same as Ficus (figs and banyans), Artocarpus (breadfruit and jackfruit), and Morus (mulberries). It is a low growing herbaceous plant for a shady location and can handle some drought. The flowers are tiny and are found on that unusual receptacle. It "shoots" the small seeds out.
Eric
Orlando,FL z9b/10a
emiliasgarden
Original Author
17 years ago
Hello Eric! Ohhh... that is sad, i was expecting it to be an Aroid. Well thanks for the name;0)

I searched in the Internet with the name you gave me and it is indeed a Dorstenia.

Thanks once again,
Jorge Joel...
Emilia's Garden
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