Abolboda sprucei Malme

  • 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 sprucei Malme

  • Discussion

    (fig. 63). This sepal shows two distinct zones of sclerenchyma: an adaxial one which parallels the inner face of the sepal, and an abaxial zone in the keel. Appproximately nine bundles are present. A narrow band of chlorenchyma is present on the abaxial face of the bract.