Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Elaeocarpus tonganus Burkill
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
Tonga, Niuafo'ou, c. 1/10th mile along road to Tonganana'o's [Tongamama'o] landing from main road
Field Collection Date
26 Apr 1979
Field Collection Notes
Forest rather disturbed by man's activities. Medium sized tree c. 10m tall; common in forest and thickets throughout island; flower buds and calyx tan; corolla whitish; leaves areolate. Tongan name: lantolu. DUP ex CHR, received 1999
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-15.61683, -175.60831 (± 50 m)
-175.60831, -175.60831 (± 50 m)
Last Update
13 Dec 2022
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