Coronam articulata

Coronam articulata
Creator	Diego the MIRTHFUL
Information
Status	Extant
Zones	6
Roles	Producer
Classification
Genus	Coronam
Species	Coronam articulata
Evolution
Date	December 25th, 2018
Ancestor	Unknown
Descendants	Coronam retiarius

Aquatic plant most similar to a monstera. Plant tends to “jump” or “walk”, with its rhizome leaning off of ledges. With a unique petiole shape that is almost cuplike, it’s a haven for mosses, invertebrates, and especially sticky algae like modern hair algae. C. Articulata can be found in emersed tropical climates like zone F and 6. Articulata will grow rhizomes off of leaves, in petioles and off of roots that hang off of ledges. Because of this, articulata is incredibly invasive. An old and large enough rhizome will give one, large, bright red flower. This takes a lot of energy from the plant and will kill off or melt away leaves. The red color and sweet nectar and fragrance will attract pollinators and mammals to pollinate or walk by and spread pollen. Extraneous rhizomes will drop down and, because of the soggy soils or sand and running waters they live in, will nestle into substrate.