Anthorrhiza Explained

Anthorrhiza is a genus of myrmecophytic flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea, including the Louisiade Archipelago.^[1] It is one of five ant-plant genera in the family Rubiaceae, the others being Hydnophytum, Myrmecodia, Myrmephytum, and Squamellaria.^[2]

Species

• Anthorrhiza areolata C.R.Huxley & Jebb
• Anthorrhiza bracteosa C.R.Huxley & Jebb
• Anthorrhiza caerulea C.R.Huxley & Jebb
• Anthorrhiza camilla Jebb
• Anthorrhiza chrysacantha C.R.Huxley & Jebb
• Anthorrhiza echinella C.R.Huxley & Jebb
• Anthorrhiza mitis C.R.Huxley & Jebb
• Anthorrhiza recurvispina C.R.Huxley & Jebb
• Anthorrhiza stevensii C.R.Huxley & Jebb

Notes and References

1. Web site: Anthorrhiza in the World Checklist of Rubiaceae. 25 January 2013.
2. Huxley CR, Jebb MHP. 1991. The tuberous epiphytes of the Rubiaceae 2: The new genus Anthorrhiza. Blumea. 36. 21–41.