Mayaca sellowiana Kunth

  • 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

    Mayacaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Mayaca sellowiana Kunth

  • Description

    Species Description - Herb. Leaves needle-like, ca. 3-4 X 0.5 mm, the apex not conspicuously bidentate in our collection (Granville 3302). mm diam; sepals green, lanceolate, 5 mm long; petals roselilac, orbicular, 5 mm long; anthers yellow, with a well-developed apical tube; ovary green.

  • Discussion

    Note: the illustration of the fruit is based on Prance et al. 16012, a collection with bi- Pedicel long and slender, 15-20 mm long. Flowers ca. 3-5 dentate leaf apices.

  • Distribution

    Fl (Jan); aquatic, forming large mats on surface of ponds.

    French Guiana South America|