Syngonanthus oblongus (Körn.) Ruhland

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett, et al. 1953. The Botany of the Guayana Highland. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8 (2): 87-160.

  • Family

    Eriocaulaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Syngonanthus oblongus (Körn.) Ruhland

  • Description

    Species Description - With pale green leaves and white heads.

  • Discussion

    Whether var. aequinoctialis Ruhl. is really distinct is questionable. The characters given by Ruhland do not seem to be constant, but the typical form of the species seems to have macroscopically plainly villous heads, while the variety has them subglabrous.

  • Distribution

    At base of waterfalls, Culebra Creek, 1300 m. alt., Cerro Duida, Rio Cunucunuma, Maguire, Cowan & Wurdack 29630; occasional in moist places among rocks, Cano Culebra, 1300 m. alt., Cerro Duida, Maguire & Maguire 29158.

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