The genera name from Latin Myrme; 'ant' and Latin -phyto; 'plant'. The species name from the area it is found in: Arfak Mountains. A key to the genera of the HYDNOPHYTTNAE is found on the Myrmecodia alata page. Epiphytic plant, photo by Andreas Wistuba. Epiphytic plant, photo by Andreas Wistuba.

