Trigonotis haackii

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Trigonotis haackii

Description

Erect or decumbent herbs. Leaves nearly opposite to alternate, linear-spathulate to elongate-spathulate, 1.8-4 by 0.2-0.4 cm, tapering towards base into a very short petiole, acute at apex, without distinct lateral veins, sparsely appressed white strigose above, subglabrous with more hairs only along midrib below. Stamens: filaments short, anthers c. 1 mm long, oblong.

Distribution

Asia-Tropical: New Guinea endemic
Malesia: New Guinea, endemic.

Citation

Van Royen 1983 – In: Alpine FL New Guinea: 3097
Van Royen 1975 – In: Pac. Sc.: 83