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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationOrchidaceae: Scaphyglottis
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02155256
CollectorP. J. Edwards
Collector number1178
CountryGuyana
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Guyana
LocalityUpper Mazaruni District, adjacent to eastern side of Eboropu Mountain 2 1/4 miles upstream on Saydak Creek from its junction with the Kako river
Georeference5 41 30 N, 60 40 30 W
Date Collected1979 [6/4/1979]
Verbatim Elevation470 m.
HabitatFallen from tree, attached to small twigs; Alluvial flood plane rain forest with levée. Trees to 40 m. high (including a damaged emergent truncated at 40 m.). Field vegetation (to 2 m. high) sparse to moderate; Seedling & supling trees abundent, to 75/sp. m., especially on levée
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/65b17750-dd12-4241-830c-e43cd810768c
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02155256
HerbariumA
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Scaphyglottis violacea Schlechter
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksIncluded were Mara gongrijpii, Eperua jenmanii, Lecythis & Eschweilera spp. Shrub layer including Miconia, Tococa, Psychotria & Duguetia spp.; including Diplazia karatifolia, Trichomanes pinnatum & Ischnosiphon, Olyra longifolia common on waterside.

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