Gaiadendron tagua var. reductum Rizzini

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett. 1978. The botany of the Guayana Highland--part X. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 29: 1-288.

  • Family

    Loranthaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Gaiadendron tagua var. reductum Rizzini

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - VENEZUELA. Swampy savanna at Chimanta Massif, 1940 m, 4 Feb 1955, Steyermark & Wurdack 401.

  • Discussion

    This variety differs from the above by its much reduced calyculus, which is only represented by a minute, sinuate margin at the ovary top. Both the flowers and the leaves also tend to be somewhat smaller.

  • Distribution

    VENEZUELA. Swampy savanna at Chimanta Massif, 1940 m, 4 Feb 1955, Steyermark & Wurdack 401.

    Venezuela South America|