Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Premna serratifolia L.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
Tonga, Niuafo'ou, between Vaikaukanga and Vaianokulu
Field Collection Date
23 Apr 1979
Field Collection Notes
Trailing woody plant in open grassy area with scattered small shrubs; abundant. Common in areas like this; also on lava flows; flowers white greenish. Tongan name: volovalo. [Cannot locate 'Vaikakunga' or 'Vaianokulu', coordinates reflect Niuafo'ou]. DUP ex CHR, received 1999
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-15.62408, -175.63306 (± 5 km)
-175.63306, -175.63306 (± 5 km)
Last Update
03 Mar 2023
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