Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Myrsine chathamica F.Muell.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, Chathams Ecological Region and District, Chatham Islands group, Rangatira (South East Island), KC Track
Field Collection Date
26 Jul 2015
Field Collection Notes
Next to Chatham Island ribbonwood (Plagianthus regius subsp. chathamicus) the most common canopy tree in this part of the island. Most trees sporting immature fruit, and this was being ravaged by Chatham Islands red-crowned parakeets (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae chathamensis). Leaf size very variable on this island.
DUPLICATE TO: WELT
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-44.35075, -176.16969 (± 1 m)
-176.16969, -176.16969 (± 1 m)
Last Update
02 Sep 2020
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