Abolboda ciliata Maguire & Wurdack

  • Authority

    Carlquist, Sherwin J. 1960. Anatomy of Guayana Xyridaceae: Abutboda, Orectanthe and Achtyplola. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 63-117.

  • Family

    Xyridaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Abolboda ciliata Maguire & Wurdack

  • Discussion

    (fig. 17). The illustration represents the basal portion of an inflorescence-axis bract. Numerous veins are present. These are encased in sclerenchyma sheaths, some of which are continuous with the selerified adaxial surface. Chlorenchyma is present on the abaxial surface.