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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationOrchidaceae: Elleanthus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02159805
CollectorP. J. Edwards
Collector number1261
CountryGuyana
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Guyana
LocalityUpper Mazaruni District, adjacent to eastern side of Eboropu Mountain, 2 /2 - 3 miles upstream on Saydak Creek from its junction with Kako river; Along & within 10 m. of bank of the torrent course bordering montane river forest.
Georeference5° 41' 30" N, 60° 41' W
Date Collected1979 [12/4/1979]
Verbatim Elevation470 m.
HabitatSandstone boulders very close to surface. Trees to 25 m. high, very closely spaced, with various shurbs (mostly Melastomataceae & Psychotria spp.) Vascular plants included were Bombax jenmanii; Thurnia sphaerocephala, Scleria spp., Ditassa taxifolia, Miconia virgulata, Vriesia splendens, Lindsaea reniformis, Trichomanes pinnatum Vascular epiphytes common, mostly Philodendron & orchis. Bryophytes & lichens common on ground & trees. Rotting timber common.
FrequencyVascular epiphytes common
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/9ae713b0-31f0-421e-97f3-ccc52db0969d
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02159805
HerbariumA
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Elleanthus sp.
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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