Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Distichophyllum microcarpum (Hedw.) Mitt. ex Broth
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Coromandel Ecological Region, Mayor Ecological District, Tuhua (Mayor Island), Opo - Oira Bay Track (just past Ruawaipiro Pass Track junction)
Field Collection Date
27 Jan 2012
Field Collection Notes
Uncommon. In deep shade. Terricolous on clods of earth lying next to track. Small plants. Leaves unbordered, margins finelly toothed (especially evident in young leaves) becoming crenuate with age, leaf cells near nerve base distinctly larger than those forming the rest of the leaf (details 20x magnification - P.J. de Lange notes 24 February 2012).
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.29944, 176.23806
176.23806, 176.23806
Last Update
24 May 2017
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