Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Glochidion marchionicum F.Br.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
[French Polynesia], Marquesas, Nuka Hiva, Anaho Valley
Field Collection Date
09 Jul 2003
Field Collection Notes
Habitat: disturbed forest. Slope: 30 deg. Soil: red clay. Plant type: tree. Height: 5 m. CBH: 42 cm. Flower: small, <2 mm, in clusters of 2 to 4 at leaf stem node. Bark is flaky and textured, seems to be exfoliating. [Marquesan name: tevai].
Marquesas Islands collection of Kevin Butler gifted to AK for identification, received May 2008
Field Collector
Last Update
09 Aug 2017
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