Homalomena pistioides: a new small-sized lithophytic species of Sumatran Aroid

Homalomena pistioides A.S.D.Irsyam, M.R.Hariri & Raynalta represents a recently identified species within the Aroid family, hailing from the region of Suma tra, Indonesia. The newly identified species is a lithophytic plant distinguished by its rosette leaf arrangement, short petiole, obovate leaf blade, spongy leaf texture, erect spreading inflorescence, and slender peduncle. The species is promoted by Sumatran horticulturists and enthusiasts as Homalomena “Dolphin” on social media.