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, Herald Islets, The Chanters, North Chanter (South Summit)
Field Collection Date
16 May 2011
Field Collection Notes
Uncommon on cyclone-damaged Kermadec ngaio (Myoporum rapense subsp. kermadecense). Seen once only on Kermadec ngaio branches just above Kermadec petrel nests on makatea. TLC Chemistry: Trace Usnic and Salazinic Acid present indeed both acids almost absent- D.J. Blanchon notes 12 December 2011. MAP REFERENCE: NZMS Kermadec Island Topo25 143627
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-29.25078, -177.85511
-177.85511, -177.85511
Last Update
12 Jul 2017
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