Hydnophytum mindanaense Elmer

  • Filed As

    Rubiaceae
    Hydnophytum mindanaense Elmer ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    A. D. E. Elmer 10974, Jun 1909

  • Location

    Philippines. Davao del Sur. Along the ridge of Baracatan. Todaya (Mt. Apo). Island of Mindanao.

  • Habitat

    Dry woods.

  • Description

    Epiphyte, living in symbiotic relation with a small black ant species. Leaves thick, rigid, smooth on both sides, somewhat duller beneath; flowers odorless, delicate, white, ascending; young fruits green. Phenology of specimen: Sterile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 131927

    Occurrence ID: 60e5b163-96c8-424d-af2f-371a452d7547

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  • Region

    Asia

  • Country

    Philippines

  • State/Province

    Davao del Sur

  • Locality

    Along the ridge of Baracatan. Todaya (Mt. Apo). Island of Mindanao.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 457.2 m. (1500 ft.)

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