Myrmecodia erinacea is a species of epiphytic plant in the family Rubiaceae, known for its tuberous, ant-inhabited stems. These specialized structures, called caudices, provide shelter for ants in exchange for nutrients.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Myrmecodia Erinacea (Myrmecodia erinacea)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Myrmecodia |
| Species | Myrmecodia erinacea |
Similar in genus Myrmecodia
