Taxon

Dischidia pectenoides

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Common name: Ant plant
Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane)
Distribution: Philippines
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
Life form: Epiphytic
Comments: The genus Dischidia contains some species that are known as "ant plants" due to their symbiotic relationship with ants in their natural habitat. These species, like Dischidia pectinoides, usually have modified leaves that form chambers which provide shelter for ants. In exchange the plant receives nutrients from the ants in the form of carbon dioxide and excrement.
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