Monographs Details:
Authority:

Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
Family:

Cyclanthaceae
Description:

Species Description - Lianas ascending tree trunks, unbranched or weakly branched. Stems often covered by sheathing leaf bases. Leaves with petiole 9-50 cm long; blade bifid, split to near or below middle, 30-75 cm long. Inflorescence with 3 spathes inserted directly below spadix. Fl (Sep), fr (Jan, Jul, Aug).