Hydnophytum sp.

Hydnophytum provide habitats for ant colonies high up into the forest canopy, protecting them from the elements and also predators because of the spines. Ant colonies also provide nutrients to the plants by leaving wastes within the tunnels inside the caudex. Special glands lining the tunnels then absorb nutriment for the plant.

Species:

Hydnophytum formicarum

Hydnophytum moseleyanum

Hydnophytum papuanum

Similar plants:

• Hydnophytum formicarum (Ant Plant)
• Hydnophytum moseleyanum (Ant Plant)