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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationCissus: Vitaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02327669
CollectorS. F. Kajewski
Collector number2215
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateBougainville
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Bougainville: Bougainville Island
LocalityPermapula
Date Collected1930-09-30
Verbatim Elevation50 meters
HabitatMarmaromino. Rain forest.
ContainerFlora of Bougainville
Frequencycommon
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/39b3c242-4e80-422d-8422-a1b6d48fb2c6
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02327669
HerbariumA
FamilyVitaceae
Determination Cissus aristata Blume
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksThis plant is placed inside baskets or traps as a lure to catch eels. The natives say it is highly effective and largely used by them. Fruit preserved in formalin.

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