Orectanthe

  • 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

    Orectanthe Maguire

  • Discussion

    An inflorescence-axis bract of Orectanthe sceptrum subsp. occidentedis shows a notable lack of mesophyll differentiation. The entire mesophyll consists of thin-walled parenchyma. Small fibrous bundle caps are present on the phloem poles of the veins. Inflorescence-axis bracts of 0. ptaritepuiana showed an identical structure.