Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Ramalina peruviana Ach.
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
Common in one place only in cyclone-damaged Kermadec ngaio (Myoporum rapense subsp. kermadecense) shrubland. Corticolous/ Lignicolous on dead Kermadec ngaio branches and lignum within Kermadec petrel nests on makatea. Identification confirmed by D.J. Blanchon - TLC Chemistry: Sekikaic Acid agg. (including Homosekikaic) + Atranorin present - 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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