Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Metrosideros albiflora Sol. ex Gaertn.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
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Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Hauraki Gulf, Little Barrier Island (Huturu), "Dobbies" Knoll on summit ridgeline, NE of summit (near Kakapo Dobbie’s Track and Bowl 2, and Black Petrel burrow #54)
Field Collection Date
17 Jun 2017
Field Collection Notes
18-20 plants, 1-1.5m tall. Shrubby area on top of knoll, slightly off track. With Weinmannia silvicola, Ixerba brexioides, Metrosideros umbellata, M. albiflora, Leucopogon fasciculatus, Phyllocladus toatoa, Gahnia sp. Growth form much branched. Specimen: 3 pieces from different plants, old capsules present on 1 piece. "M. albiflora characters: petioles 4-6mm; base of leaf blade being flat across to cuneate; and old capsules flask shaped. But doesn't agree with the lateral infructescence." EKC, 29 Jun 2017
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.19694, 175.08111 (± 10 m)
175.08111, 175.08111 (± 10 m)
Last Update
31 Aug 2021
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