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Hera: Borneo’s Monotypic Aroid Marvel

Hera is a monotypic genus in the Araceae family, first published in 2018, comprising the sole species Hera hebe, which is endemic to the Indonesian portion of Borneo. Originally described as Aridarum hebe in 2014, it was reclassified under its own genus following taxonomic revision.

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HERA SPECIES

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Hera hebe Hera hebe is a rare, stream‑dwelling Araceae endemic to Borneo, valued by collectors for its unique spathe‑and‑spadix inflorescence and specialized rheophytic habit.

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