Aristolochia samarensis

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Aristolochia samarensis

Description

Apparently erect plant c. 1 m high. Leaves thin-chartaceous, elliptic, 15-25 by 6-8.5 cm; Inflorescences in the axils of leaves, racemiform, rachis up to 1 cm long, with condensed internodes, puberulous; Flowers not seen (characters based on MERRILL, l.c.). Stamens 6; Capsule ovoid, c. 1.5 cm long, prominently ridged. Seed triangular, 4.5 by 3.5 mm, not winged, verrucose on both surfaces.

Distribution

Asia-Tropical: Philippines (Philippines present), Catubig R. at Pinipisakan present, Samar present
Malesia: Philippines (Samar: Catubig R. at Pinipisakan). Once collected.

Citation

SCHMIDT 1935 – In: E. & P., Nat. Pfl. Fam., ed. 2, 16b: 241
Merr. 1923 – In: En. Philip.: 120