FIGURE 3. Paepalanthus argenteus var. elatus. A, B. Habitat. C. Habit. D in Reestablishment and recircumscription of Paepalanthus elatus (Eriocaulaceae, Poales), a threatened micro-endemic species from northern Serra do Cipó, Minas Gerais, Brazil

FIGURE 3. Paepalanthus argenteus var. elatus. A, B. Habitat. C. Habit. D. Mature individual, showing inflorescences at various stages of development. E. Longitudinal section of the stem and leaf rosette, showing the yellowish caudex with marcescent leaf sheaths. F. Leaves, showing the striated indumentum on the abaxial surface and green appearance adaxially, and green scapes. G. Leaf abaxial surface, showing patent hairs and acuminate apex. H–K. Capitula in various developmental stages, from bud (H) to fruiting (K), all with long reflexed, acuminate involucral bracts; remarkable details are the capitula with staminate (I, at right, and K) and pistillate (I at left) flowers at anthesis, and the Diptera and Coleoptera flower visitors (J). (Photos: Livia Echternacht)