Apeiba membranacea seeds (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption Vines smother tropical forest trees, reducing their production of fruit and seeds. Apeiba membranacea seed pod. Credit STRI archives Usage Restrictions credit: STRI License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.