Abolboda sprucei Malme
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Authority
Carlquist, Sherwin J. 1960. Anatomy of Guayana Xyridaceae: Abutboda, Orectanthe and Achtyplola. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 63-117.
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Family
Xyridaceae
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Scientific Name
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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.