Place of Publication
Darwiniana 45(1): 129-131 (2007)
Type citation
Chile. V Región Valparaíso, Prov. Valparaíso, Juan Fernández Islands, Masafuera, saddle between Quebrada Vacas and Quebrada Gua tón, steep precipices on both sides, but a small flat area in between, 1050 m, on steep rock cliffs, 27-1-1986, T. F. Stuessy et al. 9342 (holotype CONC). Figs. ID, 2Bb, 2Bd.
References
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Wheeler (2007)
Wheeler, G.A. 2007. Carex and Uncinia (Cyperaceae, Cariceae) from the Juan Fernandez Archipelago, Chile. Darwiniana 45(1): 136–137
Regions
Archipiélago de Juan Fernández
Distribution and habitat
Only known from Alejandro Selkirk Island (Juan Fernandez Archipelago) where it grows in alpine fell-fields (Skottsberg, 1953) and on steep canyon walls, at about 950 to 1370 m.
Habit
Perennial, fertile stems 35-70 cm tall. Fruiting in January
Key characteristics
On the archipelago this species can be recognized by its rough and warty leaves and roots felt-covered with yellowish hairs.