Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Asplenium obtusatum northlandicum G.Forst.
Classification
Family
Genus
Subname
northlandicum
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, Herald Islets, North Chanter (north-eastern side above Landing)
Field Collection Date
16 May 2011
Field Collection Notes
Common on basalt and coral makatea. All plants seen severely damaged by wind and salt burn from the passage of Cyclone Bune which struck these islands on the 28 Match 2011. No mature fertile fronds seen.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-29.25133, -177.85467 (± 100 m)
-177.85467, -177.85467 (± 100 m)
Last Update
22 Sep 2021
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