Guacamaya superba Maguire

  • Filed As

    Rapateaceae
    Guacamaya superba Maguire ( holotype )

  • Collector(s)

    B. Maguire 35634 with J. J. Wurdack, 14 Apr 1953

  • Location

    Venezuela. Amazonas. Rio Guaina; Sabana Venado, Cano Pimichin.

  • Habitat

    Marshy savanna. Abundant.

  • Description

    Perrenial herb to 1.5 meters high, strongly sigmoid at base, lower surface of leaves and peduncles glaucous; spiklets spirally arranged; bractioles red; sepals flesh colored, petals whitish. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 102400

    Occurrence ID: 97d36fdd-2e43-4b38-bb3c-330c8209d0c9

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Amazonas

  • Locality

    Rio Guaina; Sabana Venado, Cano Pimichin

  • Elevation

    Alt. 140 m. (459 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    2.85, -67.55

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