I am trying to assist a serious collector locate three specimens. 1) Rhaphidophora graeffei from Samoa 2) Rhaphidophora guamensis from Guam 3) Philodendron longilaminatum from eastern Brazil. Rhaphidophora guamensis is apparently a yet unpublished species and little can be found regarding the plant. I am led to believe from a reliable source the name is valid, simply unpublished. If anyone on this forum knows of a collector who might have these species, please send me a note. The first two are scandent climbing vines and are unusual in a collectrion. Thanks!
Have you tried emailing Peter Boyce on the Rhaphidophoras? He has helped me identify lots of Rhaphs. in the past and probably your best bet.
I sent Pete a note about one week ago. Haven't heard back just yet. I understand he is the botanist who is working on the one from Guam that is yet to be published. Thanks!
