Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Ramalina pacifica Asahina
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, Kermadec Ecological Region and District, Kermadec Islands Nature Reserve, Northern Kermadec Islands Group, The Meyers, South Meyer
Field Collection Date
13 May 2011
Field Collection Notes
Locally common on ridgeline Kermadec pohutukawa (Metrosideros kermadecensis) trees at northern end of the island only. Associated with Ramalina peruviana. Identification confirmed by D.J. Blanchon - TLC Chemistry: Usnic and Salazinic Acid present (also one unknown), D.J. Blanchon notes 12 December 2011. MAP REFERENCE: NZMS Kermadec Island Topo25 118635
DUPLICATE TO: WELT
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-29.24681, -177.87789
-177.87789, -177.87789
Last Update
12 Jul 2017
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