Xyris ptariana Steyerm.

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett & Wurdack, John J. 1964. The botany of the Guayana Highland--Part V. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 1-278.

  • Family

    Xyridaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Xyris ptariana Steyerm.

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - Distribution. High altitudes on Ptari-tepui and the Chimanta Massif, Gran Sabana, Bolivar, and Cerro Sipapo, Amazonas, Venezuela.

  • Discussion

    Type. Forming dense tufts, wet bluffs, alt. 2000 m, Ptari-tepui, Gran Sabana, Bolivar, Venezuela, Steyermark 59919 (isotype NY).

  • Distribution

    Distribution. High altitudes on Ptari-tepui and the Chimanta Massif, Gran Sabana, Bolivar, and Cerro Sipapo, Amazonas, Venezuela.

    Venezuela South America|