Xyris mertensiana Körn. ex Malme

  • Filed As

    Xyridaceae
    Xyris mertensiana Körn. ex Malme

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 18777 with S. J. Mayo, R. M. Storr, T. S. Santos & R. S. Pinheiro, 16 Feb 1977

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Andaraí Mun. 22 km S of Andaraí on road to Mucugé.

  • Habitat

    Open area of peaty marsh, wetter areas predominantly sedge, grass and other monocots on white sand and peat, with small shrubs, with scattered rocky bluffs with scrub and small trees.

  • Description

    Bracts acuminate, flowers with yellow petals, scapes to 1 m. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 503271

    Occurrence ID: 65e208b0-dff9-4173-85f9-89c7a66e0fa1

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • County/Municipio

    Andaraí Mun.

  • Locality

    22 km S of Andaraí on road to Mucugé

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1000 m. (3281 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -12.95, -41.33

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