One name, many faces: the dolphin case of Homalomena siaisensis in ornamental trade

Homalomena siaisensis is a newly described species of Sumatran aroid. The species was discovered in January 2024 from South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This small lithophytic species has recently gained attention in the ornamental plant trade, where it is informally known as Homalomena ‘Dolphin Skin’ and frequently marketed via social media platforms. The species is formally described and illustrated in the present work.