Abolboda linearifolia Maguire

  • Authority

    Carlquist, Sherwin J. 1960. Anatomy of Guayana Xyridaceae: Abutboda, Orectanthe and Achtyplola. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 63-117.

  • Family

    Xyridaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Abolboda linearifolia Maguire

  • Discussion

    An inflorescence bract is illustrated in figure 23. The abaxial epidermis is sclerified; the mesophyll is divisible into three zones, from outside to inside: chlorenchyma, non-photosynthetic parenchyma, and sclerenchyma.