Stegolepis jauaensis Maguire

  • Filed As

    Rapateaceae
    Stegolepis jauaensis Maguire ( holotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 97883, 22 Mar 1967

  • Location

    Venezuela. Bolívar. Meseta de Jaua: Cerro Jaua: Cumbre de la porción Central-Occidental de la Meseta; 36 millas nauticas o 60 kilometers noroeste de la misión de Campamento Sanidad del Rio Kanarakuni.

  • Description

    In dense tufts 1-1.5 meters tall, the leaves erect and arising from several centimeters to 15 centimeters in depth below the ground surface from a cavernous-like depression surrounding them, with slimy dark brown sheaths closely imbricated below; leaves stiff-coriaceous, dull dark green on one side, paler green on the other side; sedge- or grass- like in aspect; bracts of involucre dull brown; petals rich yellow. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Specimen Notes

    This Holotype: Base of plant (NY 102529) and upper fertile part (NY 102530).

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 102530

    Occurrence ID: 7691ecad-2833-422b-b99a-d62fb021f261

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Bolívar

  • Locality

    Meseta de Jaua: Cerro Jaua: Cumbre de la porción Central-Occidental de la Meseta; 36 millas nauticas o 60 kilometers noroeste de la misión de Campamento Sanidad del Rio Kanarakuni

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1922 - 2100 m. (6306 - 6890 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    4.75, -64.43

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