Myrmecodia brassii
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A plant with a fattened stem. This can be 30 cm across. The plant grows 2 m tall. It grows attached to other plants such as tree trunks. The base is often full of ants. The flowers are white.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It occurs at 3,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Papua, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.