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Homalomena hainanensis H.Li
SUMMARY
Stem erect, ca. 40cm tall, ca. 1.2cm in diam. Petiole ca. 46cm, basal 10–12cm sheathing; leaf blade green, ovate-oblong, ca. 18 × 11–12cm, base broadly rounded, apex abruptly acuminate, acute with tubular tip 2–3mm; primary lateral veins 5 or 6 per side, secondary veins numerous, parallel. Inflorescences several (up to 6) together; peduncle 4–5cm, slender, 1–2mm in diam. Spathe yellow-green, cymbiform, ca. 3.5 × 1.2cm, apex with rostrum 3–4mm. Spadix shorter than spathe, ca. 2.5cm; female zone cylindric, ca. 10 × 3mm; ovary ovoid; stigma subsessile, capitate; usually 1 staminode exceeding associated pistil; male zone clavate, ca. 2cm × 1.5–3mm, apex obtuse.