The tuberous epiphytes of the Rubiaceae 6: A taxonomic history of the Hydnophytinae

Rumphius first described the two major genera of the Hydnophytinae in 1750, but Linnaeus did not recognize the work, and Jack described Hydnophytum and Myrmecodia in 1823. These genera were briefly placed elsewhere and confused, until Beccari’s admirable monograph (1884-86) when three further genera were added. Valeton’s revision was sadly incomplete.