What is "wendlandiella"

Wendlandiella is a genus of one species of palms found in Peru, Bolivia and Acre state in Brazil. The genus is named after Hermann Wendland.

The only recognized species is Wendlandiella gracilis. It has three varieties, regarded as distinct species by some authors:

• Wendlandiella gracilis var. gracilis – Acre, northern Peru
• Wendlandiella gracilis var. polyclada (Burret) A.J.Hend. – northern Peru
• Wendlandiella gracilis var. simplicifrons (Burret) A.J.Hend. – Peru, Bolivia