Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Myoporum laetum G.Forst.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland, Mangere, Mangere mountain
Field Collection Date
31 Aug 2020
Field Collection Notes
Small-ish, double-trunked tree (basal diamters 250mm and 200mm). On steep, south facing slope, just south of tihi. Unclear if this is an old planting or natural occurance. Closest natural population is at Ihumatao (ca.4.5km to the Southwest). Few flowers (easily detached)
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.94808, 174.78278 (± 20 m)
174.78278, 174.78278 (± 20 m)
Last Update
31 May 2021
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