Distichia acicularis sp. nov. – a new cushion forming Juncaceae from the high Andes of Ecuador |
| |
| Authors: | Henrik Balslev Simon Lægaard |
| |
| Institution: | Botanical Institute, Univ. of Aarhus, Nordlandsvej 68, DK-8240 Risskov, Denmark.;Herbaria QCA, P.U.C.E., Apartado 2184, Quito, Ecuador. |
| |
| Abstract: | Distichia acicularis is described as a new species of Juncaceae. It occurs in the high Andes of Ecuador between 3200 m and 4200 m above sea level. Its closest relative is D. muscoides Nees & Meyen from which it is distinct through its narrow, linear, mucronate leafblades and its 1–3 mm long auricles at the junction of the leafsheath to the blade. |
| |
| Keywords: | |
|
|
