Harperocallis duidae
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Tofieldiaceae |
| Genus: | Harperocallis |
| Species: | H. duidae |
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Harperocallis duidae is a species of flowering plant in the family Tofieldiaceae. It is a perennial or rhizome.
The species is endemic to two tepuis in Venezuela. It was described in 1951, and received its current name in 2013.
Taxonomy
In 1951, Julian Alfred Steyermark described Harperocallis duidae, and placed it in the genus Tofieldia. In 1991, the species was moved to the genus Isidrogalvia.[1] In 2013, Lisa M. Campbell and Laurence Joseph Dorr moved the species to the genus Harperocallis.[2]
The type specimen was collected in 1944, from the summit of Cerro Duida, in Venezuela.[2]
Distribution
Harperocallis duidae is native to the wet tropical biome of southern Venezuela.[1]
It is endemic to Cerro Jaua and Cerro Duida, two tepuis in the Guayana Highlands, Venezuela. It is found at elevations of 1,000–2,100 metres (3,300–6,900 ft).[2]
Description
Harperocallis duidae is a perennial plant or rhizome, with underground storage organs.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Harperocallis duidae". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 3 Campbell, Lisa M.; Dorr, Laurence J. (9 May 2013). "A synopsis of Harperocallis (Tofieldiaceae, Alismatales) with ten new combinations". PhytoKeys. 21: 37–52. doi:10.3897/phytokeys.21.4859. PMC 3689118. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
External links
Data related to Harperocallis duidae at Wikispecies