| Aridarum purseglovei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Aridarum |
| Species: | A. purseglovei |
| Binomial name | |
| Aridarum purseglovei (Furtado) M.Hotta | |
| Synonyms | |
Microcasia pursegloveiFurtado | |
Aridarum purseglovei is a species of aroid that is endemic to Sarawak in Malaysia. It can be found growing on wet, mossy rocks near rivers, or on river banks. [1]
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