Gaiadendron tagua var. reductum Rizzini
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Authority
Maguire, Bassett. 1978. The botany of the Guayana Highland--part X. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 29: 1-288.
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Family
Loranthaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Distribution and Ecology - VENEZUELA. Swampy savanna at Chimanta Massif, 1940 m, 4 Feb 1955, Steyermark & Wurdack 401.
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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.
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Distribution
VENEZUELA. Swampy savanna at Chimanta Massif, 1940 m, 4 Feb 1955, Steyermark & Wurdack 401.
Venezuela South America|