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Ariopsis: Heart-Leafed Understory Tubers

Ariopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the Araceae family comprising two tuberous species found in tropical forest understories from the Western Ghats to Southeast Asia. These plants feature heart-shaped leaves and a cylindrical spadix with pollen cavities, reflecting adaptations of the Colocasieae tribe to low-light habitats.

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ARIOPSIS SPECIES

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Ariopsis macrosperma Ariopsis macrosperma is a rare tropical aroid with large seeds and unique inflorescence. Ideal for enthusiasts, it thrives in humid, warm conditions.

Ariopsis peltata Nimmo Ariopsis peltata Nimmo is a rare tropical aroid with distinctive shield-like leaves, thriving in humid, shaded forest floors.

Ariopsis protanthera Ariopsis protanthera is a rare tropical aroid with unique inflorescence and robust foliage, ideal for collectors seeking ornamental and resilient plants.

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