Dendrophthora jauana Rizzini

  • Authority

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

  • Family

    Viscaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Dendrophthora jauana Rizzini

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - VENEZUELA. Cerro Sipapo, Campo Grande, Territorio Amazonas, savanna, 1500 m, 9 Dec 1948, B. Maguire & Politi 27571.

  • Discussion

    Recently described. It may be confused only with D. elliptica var elliptica, though its branchlets nodose, more densely papillose, and its 2-flowered spikes make ready distinction.

  • Distribution

    VENEZUELA. Cerro Sipapo, Campo Grande, Territorio Amazonas, savanna, 1500 m, 9 Dec 1948, B. Maguire & Politi 27571.

    Venezuela South America|