| Heteropsis spruceana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Heteropsis |
| Species: | H. spruceana |
| Binomial name | |
| Heteropsis spruceana Schott | |
Heteropsis spruceana is an epiphytic herb of the rainforests of northern South America. It belongs to the Calla Lily Family (Araceae). According to Dr. Michael Madison, its aerial roots are as strong as the nylon cordage used in parachutes.
It is endemic to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana and Venezuela.
References
- Bown, Deni (2000). Aroids - Plants of the Arum Family (2nd ed.). Portland: Timber Press. pp. 201–202. ISBN 978-1-60469-201-3.
- Madison, Michael (1979). "Notes on Some Aroids Along the Rio Negro, Brazil" (PDF). Aroideana. 2 (3): 67–77.
- "Heteropsis spruceana Schott". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Heteropsis spruceana | |