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 Sumatra, 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.