Callopsis


Callopsis is a monotypic genus from the plant family Araceae and has only one species, Callopsis volkensii.

Description

This plant forms a creeping rhizome and has cordate-ovate leaves that are medium green and glabrous. The inflorescence is typical of the family Araceae, with a white spathe and yellow spadix. The spadix is shorter than the spathe and its male and female flowers are separated shortly.

Distribution and habitat

It grows at an altitude of in virgin forest in parts of eastern Africa. There have been reports of the species in Cameroon, but these remain unconfirmed.