Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Ramalina exiguella Stirton
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, Dayrell Island
Field Collection Date
18 May 2011
Field Collection Notes
Uncommon. Corticolous on Kermadec pohutukawa (Metrosideros kermadecensis) twigs within Kermadec pohutukawa / Kermadec ngaio (Myoporum rapense subsp. kermadecensis) forest on basaltic tuff capping the island and forming summit. Identification confirmed by D.J. Blanchon - TLC Chemistry: Usnic Acid only present - D.J. Blanchon notes 12 December 2011. MAP REFERENCE: NZMS Kermadec Island Topo25 138635
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-29.2455, -177.85719
-177.85719, -177.85719
Last Update
12 Jul 2017
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