Vol. 80 No. 2 (2025)
Articles

Homalomena renda (Araceae), a remarkable new species from the rainforests of Jambi, Sumatra

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  • Arifin S.D. Irsyam,
  • Muhammad R. Hariri,
  • Ade A. Setiawan
Arifin S.D. Irsyam
Herbarium Bandungense, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
Muhammad R. Hariri
Research Center for Biosystematics and Evolution, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong 16911, Indonesia
Ade A. Setiawan
Jungle Plants Farm, Bogor 16812, Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/jopt-17435

Published 2025-07-18

Keywords

  • Araceae,
  • Chamaecladon,
  • Malesia,
  • Ornamental,
  • Sumatra

How to Cite

Irsyam, A. S., Hariri, M. R., & Setiawan, A. A. (2025). Homalomena renda (Araceae), a remarkable new species from the rainforests of Jambi, Sumatra. Webbia, 80(2), 249–252. https://doi.org/10.36253/jopt-17435

Copyright (c) 2025 Arifin S.D. Irsyam, Muhammad R. Hariri, Ade A. Setiawan

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Abstract

Homalomena renda, a new species from Jambi, Sumatra, Indonesia, is most similar to H. cristata in having cristate petioles, leaf blade margins, and primary lateral veins. It is distinguished by its ovate leaf blade; cuneate to truncate base; apiculate apex; revolute margins; and spongy texture. Diagnostic features include a crista along the entire midrib, 8–14 deeply impressed lateral veins, a white lobed ovary, and a markedly shorter peduncle (1.5–4.5 mm). A morphological description, illustration, and comparative notes with H. cristata are provided.

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