Gymnosiphon breviflorus Gleason

  • Authority

    Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.

  • Family

    Burmanniaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Gymnosiphon breviflorus Gleason

  • Description

    Species Description - Herbs, 10-20 cm high. Stems and leaves white to brown. Leaves 1-2 mm long. Infloresences with pedicels 2-4 mm long. Flowers white, 8-10 mm long; stigmas provided with yellow, tortuous, filiform appendages. Capsules including obliquely abscised persistent part of perianth 3.5-4 mm long.

    Distribution and Ecology - Fl (Jan, Feb, May, Nov); fr (Feb); in non-flooded forest, from 200 to 400 m.