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Kiewia: Southeast Asian Streamside Aroids

Kiewia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, established by S.Y. Wong & P.C. Boyce in 2018. It comprises three species—K. perakensis, K. ridleyi and K. teijsmannii—native to Southern Peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, where they thrive as perennial lithophytes on rocks in wet tropical forests.

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KIEWIA SPECIES

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Kiewia perakensis Kiewia perakensis is a tropical aroid with unique foliage and inflorescence, prized by collectors for its rarity and botanical intrigue.

Kiewia ridleyi Kiewia ridleyi is a rare tropical aroid with unique inflorescence and lush foliage, prized by collectors and botanists alike.

Kiewia teijsmannii Discover Kiewia teijsmannii, a rare tropical aroid with unique inflorescence and striking foliage prized by plant enthusiasts.

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