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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationPteris: Pteridaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02528382
CollectorJ. R. Croft
Collector number1731
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateWest Sepik
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: West Sepik
LocalityGorge N of Meinat floodplain, N slopes of Bewani Mts, 10 km SSW of Bewani, 52 km SSW of Vanimos
Date Collected1982-09-19
Habitatdeep (c. 100 m), steep, narrow gorge through limestone, 1-2 m above flood level, vertical limestone rock face, shaded most of the day. Ferns the only vegetation hanging onto crevices and fissures. limestone crevice above floodline.
FrequencyFairly common in this restricted habitat
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/03a28d8a-031e-471b-a489-f80599c4ccb8
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02528382
HerbariumA
FamilyPteridaceae
Determination Pteris sp.
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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