Xyris lugubris Malme

  • 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 lugubris Malme

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - Distribution. Confined to the high sandstone mountains of Amazonas, Venezuela, viz., the Cerros Sipapo, Paru, Huachamacari, Duida, and Neblina, and doubtfully from the Chimanta Massif, Bolivar.

  • Discussion

    Type. Summit Peak No. 7, alt. 7100 ft, Cerro Duida, Amazonas, Venezuela, Tate 639 (holotype NY).

  • Distribution

    Distribution. Confined to the high sandstone mountains of Amazonas, Venezuela, viz., the Cerros Sipapo, Paru, Huachamacari, Duida, and Neblina, and doubtfully from the Chimanta Massif, Bolivar.

    Venezuela South America|