Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Myrsine kermadecensis Cheeseman
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, Kermadec Ecological Region and District, Kermadec group, Raoul Island, near Fishing Rock, top of track
Field Collection Date
27 Nov 1994
Field Collection Notes
Low forest near cliff edge. Large shrub or small
tree 2.5-3 m high, fairly dense habit. Old shoots
and branches and trunk dark and blackish. Leaves
glossy deep green above, less shining and paler
beneath, undulate. Fruit immature creamy-green when
collected, 4-5 mm diameter, globose, shining.
Abundant but most plants sterile
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-29.2684, -177.92858 (Inf.)
-177.92858, -177.92858 (Inf.)
Last Update
03 Mar 2023
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