Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Abelia
Classification
Family
Genus
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne Land District, Eastwoodhill Arboretum, J7, Yunnan Walk, to right of track in paddock, 150m down track from gate
Field Collection Date
23 Mar 1995
Field Collection Notes
Bushy shrub with many arching canes arising at ground level from base. 4m tall. Leaves mid-green, shiny upper surface, paler below. Hairs around midvein at basal end of leaf on underside. Leaves opposite. Flowers borne in profusion at end of branchlet, white with faint purple/pink tinge. Small "fox-glove" like, rising out of greeny-red sepal. Semi-sweet scent. Long hairs upper inside of flower - 3 anthers + stigma on lower inner side.
Tall trees surround and partially shade it.
Ex Eastwoodhill Arboretum, "EWH" 336, received Sept 2018
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-38.561, 177.7175 (± 150 m)
177.7175, 177.7175 (± 150 m)
Last Update
09 Sep 2021
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