Description
Stipules membranous.
Sepals triangular, 2.5-4 by 1.2-2 mm, indumentum as epicalyx.
Petals not seen.
Stamens 10-20, filaments up to c. 1.5 mm, anthers c. 0.5 mm long.
Distribution
Asia-Tropical: New Guinea present
Notes
Some ten specimens known from mountains in Papua New Guinea (Central and Milne Bay Prov.) and two from Mt Ngga Simanggela (Doorman) in Irian Jaya, the latter with a less rigid habit.
Citation
P. van Royen 1983: p. 2447. – In: Alpine Fl. New Guinea: f. 719
