Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Araujia sericifera Brot.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, Northern Volcanic Plateau Ecological Region, White Island Ecological District, Bay of Plenty, Motuhora (Whale) Island, on east face of Pa Hill
Field Collection Date
29 May 1984
Field Collection Notes
Growing up 3-4 m mahoe under tall pohutukawa on old
stone terraces made by early Maori inhabitants of
island. Only 1 vine of this species seen on island.
It was eradicated after collecting this specimen.
Plant with milky sap when broken. Capsule pale
blue-green, 10 cm long, 8 cm diameter maximum
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.85, 176.91667
176.91667, 176.91667 (c.)
Last Update
21 Nov 2016
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