Rhaphidophora cryptantha Polypodiaceae or fungus gnats

or fungus gnats

seasonally dry tropical forests

semi-shaded environments

The tall narrow inflorescence echoes the paired rear lobes and stands well above the foliage

Rhaphidophora cryptantha Polypodiaceae or fungus gnatsRhaphidophora cryptantha Silver Leaf Shingling Aroid from Papua New Guinea Rhaphidophora cryptantha P. C. Boyce and C. M. Allen is a rare neotenic liane native to Papua New Guinea, celebrated for its tightly shingling, silver veined leaves and architectural growth habit. Juvenile form is retained for life, with foliage arranged in precise two ranked rows along flattened stems. The plant adheres closely to vertical surfaces, forming a living mosaic of