Xyris esmeraldae 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 esmeraldae Steyerm.

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - Distribution. Rather widely distributed in sandy savannas of southern Amazonas, Venezuela; adjacent Brazil; and Vaupes and Amazonas, Colombia.

  • Discussion

    Type. Esmeralda Savanna, alt. 200 m, Cerro Duida, Amazonas, Venezuela, Steyermark 57821 (isotype NY).

  • Distribution

    Distribution. Rather widely distributed in sandy savannas of southern Amazonas, Venezuela; adjacent Brazil; and Vaupes and Amazonas, Colombia.

    Colombia South America| Venezuela South America| Brazil South America|