This little-known species was found at 4 sites a few km east of the town of San Gabán. The precise coordinates are not included here due to the rarity of this species. It was not in flower when I was there but was identified by comparison to the type specimen and description of the species. At one site an old inflorescence was found chopped off, on the ground, near where a living plant was seen.

When not in flower it can be distinguished by its very short ligule and long petiole, by the glaucus covering on the young shoots, and the prominent veins on the leaves.