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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationOxalidaceae: Biophytum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00139245
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3530
Geography
LocalityAd flum, Guairoia v. Rio Negro rugra ortium fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/850afc79-a13b-492a-9136-c4548551c823
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00139245
HerbariumGH
FamilyOxalidaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Biophytum casiquiarense Kunth
Verified byA. Swanson
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Biophytum casiquiarense Kunth) Pflanzenr. [Engler] 1930. IV, 130: 405.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationAquifoliaceae: Ilex
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00049399
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3471
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flum. Guaina v. Rio Negro supra ostium fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b1de3926-d934-4afd-8c71-73ee991567b6
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00049399
HerbariumGH
FamilyAquifoliaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Ilex casiquiarensis Loesener
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Ilex casiquiarensis Loesener) Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 1901. 78: 437.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationXyris: Xyridaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00028827
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number2993
CountryVenezuela
StateAmazonas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Venezuela: Amazonas
LocalityAd flum. Guainia, Rio Negro supra ostium fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/2abd3b6c-a490-4853-988c-328844ff7a55
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00028827
HerbariumGH
FamilyXyridaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Xyris spruceana Malme
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Xyris spruceana Malme) Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 1901. 26(19): 12.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOlacaceae: Cathedra
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00035936
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3514
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flumin. Guainia v. Rio Negro supra ostrium fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/87c22702-7ae4-49f0-9f00-ea280ec001ee
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00035936
HerbariumGH
FamilyOlacaceae
Determination Cathedra acuminata (Bentham) Miers
Determined byH. Sleumer
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
FamilyOlacaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Cathedra crassifolia Miers
Taxon Reference(for Cathedra crassifolia Miers) Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 1859. ser. 3, 4: 361.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarks= Cathedra acuminata (Bentham) Miers (det. H. Sleumer, 1980)

ClassificationCombretaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00068618
Type StatusProbable Isotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3758
CountryVenezuela
StateAmazonas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Venezuela: Amazonas
LocalityAd flum. Guainia, Rio Negro supra ostium flum. Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/0980a90e-4a8e-480e-a260-3be0a78826be
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00068618
HerbariumGH
FamilyCombretaceae
Type StatusProbable Isotype
Probable Isotype of Ramatuela virens Spruce ex Eichler
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Ramatuela virens Spruce ex Eichler) Fl. Bras. [Martius] 14(2): 100.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationVitex: Verbenaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00096165
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3356
CountryVenezuela
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Venezuela
LocalityBanks of the Rio Pacimoni
Date Collected1854-02-**
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/6988f677-c9e8-44be-99f6-4c67c0a1669e
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00096165
HerbariumGH
FamilyVerbenaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Vitex calothyrsa Sandwith
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Vitex calothyrsa Sandwith) Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1930. 1930: 57.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlowerAndFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksDate Collection and Locality fide protologue

ClassificationEuphorbiaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00021566
Type StatusSyntype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3781
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flumen Guairia pr. Rio Negro
Date Collected1854-12-**
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/ebd503b2-05f0-4b6a-947e-78546759d3e2
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00021566
HerbariumA
Previous ownershipex P
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Discocarpus spruceanus Bentham ex Müller Argoviensis
Determination Remarks [is label name] [is Current name]
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Type Status Syntype
Syntype of Discocarpus spruceanus Bentham ex Müller Argoviensis
Verified byS. M. Hayden (URV)
Date Determined1995-03-13
Determination Remarks [is a fragment]
Taxon Reference(for Discocarpus spruceanus Bentham ex Müller Argoviensis) Linnaea 1863. 32: 78.
SubcollectionFruit collection
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeBag
Preparation MethodDried
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Remarkssee 21564, 21565 & 21567 male flowers in packet with R. Spruce 3527 fruits ex P

ClassificationMelastomataceae: Ernestia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00072274
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3577
CountryVenezuela
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Venezuela
LocalityPrope Maypures, ad flumen Orinoco
Date Collected1854-06-**
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/30607beb-6763-4689-89a0-3729b4ff8a02
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00072274
HerbariumGH
FamilyMelastomataceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Ernestia cordifolia O. Berg ex Triana
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Ernestia cordifolia O. Berg ex Triana) Trans. Linn. Soc. London 1871. 28: 36.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationChrysobalanaceae: Hirtella
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00046232
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3533
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flum. Guaina v Rio Negro supra ostium fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/a868ef88-bcb4-457c-9c47-477b7f00c883
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00046232
HerbariumGH
FamilyChrysobalanaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Hirtella subscandens Spruce ex Hooker f.
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Hirtella subscandens Spruce ex Hooker f.) Fl. Bras. [Martius] 1867. 14: 32.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationMelastomataceae: Miconia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00072808
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3531
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flum. Guaina v Rio Negro supra ostium fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/5ec44946-eca7-4109-a788-682e1d3d6506
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00072808
HerbariumGH
FamilyMelastomataceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Miconia eugenioides Triana
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Miconia eugenioides Triana) Trans. Linn. Soc. London 1871. 28: 109.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarkswith type photo ex K

ClassificationEuphorbiaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00021567
Type StatusIsolectotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3527
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flumen Guairia pr. Rio Negro
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/76b45c9b-899f-4cd9-b4f5-11626d08e56b
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00021567
HerbariumA
Previous ownershipex P
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Discocarpus spruceanus Bentham ex Müller Argoviensis
Determination Remarks [is label name] [is Current name]
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Type Status Isolectotype
Isolectotype of Discocarpus spruceanus Bentham ex Müller Argoviensis
Verified byS. M. Hayden (URV)
Date Determined1995-03-13
Determination Remarks [is a fragment]
Taxon Reference(for Discocarpus spruceanus Bentham ex Müller Argoviensis) Linnaea 1863. 32: 78.
SubcollectionFruit collection
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFruit
Preparation TypeBag
Preparation MethodDried
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Remarksfruit in packet with R. Spruce 3781 male flowers ex P

ClassificationNyctaginaceae: Neea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00037388
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3128
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flum. Guainia v. Rio Negro supra ostium fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/591d26aa-ef8d-40e3-b564-65ca445a349a
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00037388
HerbariumGH
FamilyNyctaginaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Neea obovata Spruce ex Heimerl
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Neea obovata Spruce ex Heimerl) Jahresber. K. K. Staats-Ober-Realschule Steyr. 1897. 38.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlowerAndFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationCaesalpiniaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00053867
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3147
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityFluva Guaina v Rio Negro [?]
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/55fcede3-cbbe-41ab-a076-3b90fe4f41d3
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00053867
HerbariumGH
FamilyCaesalpiniaceae
Determination Dimorphandra vernicosa Spruce ex Bentham & Hooker f.
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyCaesalpiniaceae
Determination Dimorphandra vernicosa Spruce ex Bentham & Hooker f.
Determined byMacbride, James Francis
Date Determined1919
Annotation TextNomencl. Rev. Acc. To Internat. Rules
FamilyCaesalpiniaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Dimorphandra vernicosa Spruce ex Bentham & Hooker f.
Verified bySilva, Marlene Freitas da
Date Determined1978-12-**
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Annotation TextIsotype; New York
Taxon Reference(for Dimorphandra vernicosa Spruce ex Bentham & Hooker f.) Gen. Pl. [Bentham & Hooker f.] 1865. 1: 588.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarks[the collector label at GH dates specimen at 1854.Three (3) at K list as 1853-1854, Nov of 53, and [?] of 54]

ClassificationEuphorbiaceae: Astrococcus
Classification 1Euphorbiaceae: Haematostemon
Classification 2Euphorbiaceae: Astrococcus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00045764
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3759
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flum. Guainia v. Rio Negro supro ostium fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/87dfc2d7-af1e-457a-b7bb-a330ad7f5002
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00045764
HerbariumGH
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Astrococcus coriaceus Baillon
Determination Remarks [is label name]
Annotation Textsp. nov.
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Haematostemon coriaceus (Baillon) Pax & K. Hoffmann
Determined byI. M. J. [I. M. Johnston]
Date Determined1923
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
Annotation TextIsotype
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Astrococcus coriaceus Baillon
Taxon Reference(for Astrococcus coriaceus Baillon) Adansonia 1864. 5: 308.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationGentianaceae: Irlbachia
Classification 1Gentianaceae: Lisianthius
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00075208
Type StatusIsosyntype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3551
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flum Guaina v. Rio Negro supra ostium fluminus Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/c5455bf6-00dd-4c04-b5a6-348aebda6300
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00075208
HerbariumGH
FamilyGentianaceae
Determination Irlbachia alata subsp. arborea (Spruce ex Progel) Persoon & Maas
Determined byJ. G. M. Persoon & P. J. M. Maas
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
FamilyGentianaceae
Type Status Isosyntype
Isosyntype of Lisianthius arboreus Spruce ex Progel
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Lisianthius arboreus Spruce ex Progel) Fl. Bras. [Martius] 1865. 6(1): 240.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarks= Irlbachia alata (Aubl.) Maas subsp. arborea (Spruce ex Progel) Persoon & Maas, det. J. G. M. Persoon & P. J. M. Maas, 1985 Annotated as Isolectotype by J. G. M. Persoon & P. J. M. Maas, 1985

ClassificationMelastomataceae: Mouriri
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00073005
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number2987
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flum. Guaina v Rio Negro supra ostium flum. Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/880b4bcf-f1d8-4b5c-86b6-626f342b30ba
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00073005
HerbariumGH
FamilyMelastomataceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Mouriri angustifolia Spruce ex Triana
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Mouriri angustifolia Spruce ex Triana) Trans. Linn. Soc. London 1871. 28: 154.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationMoraceae: Coussapoa
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00034431
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3782
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityRio Negro
Date Collected1854-12-**
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/f0161c57-03fa-4cc9-a2e2-aaa8fd4d4a8c
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00034431
HerbariumGH
FamilyMoraceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Coussapoa sprucei Mildbraed
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Coussapoa sprucei Mildbraed) Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 1928. 10: 415.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationRubiaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00095753
Type StatusPossible Type
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3131
CountryVenezuela
StateAmazonas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Venezuela: Amazonas
LocalityAd flumin. Guainia v. Rio Negro supra ostium fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/42669dad-2b7d-4efd-8094-bd84bab14261
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00095753
HerbariumGH
FamilyRubiaceae
Type StatusPossible Type
Possible Type of Retiniphyllum truncatum Müller Argoviensis
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Retiniphyllum truncatum Müller Argoviensis) Fl. Bras. [Martius] 6(5): 11.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationEuphorbiaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00021565
Type StatusIsosyntype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3781
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flumen Guairia pr. Rio Negro
Date Collected1854-12-**
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/544b48c0-5892-46cf-835c-2178930e0753
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00021565
HerbariumGH
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Discocarpus spruceanus Bentham ex Müller Argoviensis
Determination Remarks [is label name] [is Current name]
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Type Status Isosyntype
Isosyntype of Discocarpus spruceanus Bentham ex Müller Argoviensis
Verified byS. M. Hayden (URV)
Date Determined1995-03-13
Taxon Reference(for Discocarpus spruceanus Bentham ex Müller Argoviensis) Linnaea 1863. 32: 78.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarkssee 21564, 21566 & 21567

ClassificationMoraceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00046865
Type StatusIsosyntype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3775
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityRio Negro
Date Collected1854-12-**
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/e760839e-a447-4b53-ab8a-0e33067f5d04
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00046865
HerbariumGH
FamilyMoraceae
Type Status Isosyntype
Isosyntype of Helianthostylis sprucei Baillon
Verified byS. Yelton
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Helianthostylis sprucei Baillon) Adansonia 1875. 11: 299.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksThis specimen is isosyntype in original protologue; Spruce No. 2097 was designated as the lectotype by C. C. Berg, Flora Neotropica 7: 217-218. 1972.

ClassificationCelastraceae: Maytenus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00049865
Type StatusPossible Isotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number2284
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd fluvium Guaina v. Rio Negro supro ostrium, fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/52c46443-d960-4399-b976-396695a86878
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00049865
HerbariumGH
FamilyCelastraceae
Type StatusPossible Isotype
Possible Isotype of Maytenus laevis Reissek
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksThis collection is also a possible isotype of Maytenus laurina Briq. (see record number 49867)

ClassificationSchizaea: Schizaeaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00022028
Type StatusPossible Type
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3752
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityRio Negro
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/9b95b151-7c83-48d8-9152-b002e68be333
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00022028
HerbariumGH
FamilySchizaeaceae
Type StatusPossible Type
Possible Type of Schizaea sprucei Hooker
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Schizaea sprucei Hooker) Hooker's Icon. Pl. 1867. 11: t. 1016.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationIcacinaceae: Emmotum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00050234
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flum. Guaina v. Rio Negro supra ostium fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/4f123106-5a74-4023-9296-d50e51f973a0
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00050234
HerbariumGH
FamilyIcacinaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Emmotum glabrum Bentham ex Miers
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Emmotum glabrum Bentham ex Miers) Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 1859. ser. 3, 4: 366.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationFabaceae: Swartzia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00063579
Type StatusIsolectotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number2971
CountryBrazil
StateAmazonas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil: Amazonas
LocalityAd flum. Guaina v. Rio Negro supra ostium fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/ea008be8-3eae-4b4d-8d8c-068998a40720
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00063579
HerbariumGH
FamilyFabaceae
Type Status Isolectotype
Isolectotype of Swartzia conferta Spruce ex Bentham
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Swartzia conferta Spruce ex Bentham) Fl. Bras. [Martius] 15(2): 20.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationRubiaceae: Ferdinandusa
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00092719
Type StatusIsosyntype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3510
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd fluvium Guainia v [vel] Rio Negro supra ostium fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/918b3d07-1716-4295-934c-798c8913138b
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00092719
HerbariumGH
FamilyRubiaceae
Determination Ferdinandusa guainiae Spruce
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyRubiaceae
Determination Ferdinandusa guainiae Spruce
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyRubiaceae
Determination Ferdinandusa guainiae Spruce
Determined by[annotation on sheet]
Annotation Textn. sp.
FamilyRubiaceae
Determination Ferdinandusa guainiae Spruce
Determined byE. A. Anunciação (SP)
Date Determined2006-01-20
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
Annotation TextIsolectotype
FamilyRubiaceae
Type Status Isosyntype
Isosyntype of Ferdinandusa guainiae Spruce
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Ferdinandusa guainiae Spruce) Fl. Bras. [Martius] 1889. 6(6): 208.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlowerAndFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationFabaceae: Macrolobium
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00065248
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3566
GeographySouth America
LocalityAd flum. Guaina, Rio Negro supra ostium fluminis Casiquiari, [Colmbia/Venezuela]
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/ab5b3c7f-667e-4ad6-8229-de03019903f3
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00065248
HerbariumGH
Determination
Determination Remarks [is label name]
Annotation Textsp. n.
FamilyFabaceae
Determination Macrolobium taxifolium Spruce ex Bentham
Determined byJ. F. M. [J. F. Macbride]
Date Determined1919
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
FamilyFabaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Macrolobium taxifolium Spruce ex Bentham
Verified byCowan, Richard Sumner
Date Determined1952
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Macrolobium taxifolium Spruce ex Bentham) Fl. Bras. [Martius] 1870. 15(2): 224.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationCelastraceae: Maytenus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00049867
Type StatusPossible Isotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number2284
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd fluvium Guaina v. Rio Negro supro ostrium, fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/6ef9eee2-71b3-48ee-9f2d-f75579bb1cbb
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00049867
HerbariumGH
FamilyCelastraceae
Type StatusPossible Isotype
Possible Isotype of Maytenus laurina Briquet
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Maytenus laurina Briquet) Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Geneve 1919. 20: 362.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksThis collection is also a possible isotype of Maytenus laevis Reissek (see record number 49865)

ClassificationEuphorbiaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00021564
Type StatusIsolectotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3527
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flumen Guairia pr. Rio Negro
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/81f21e14-9af1-4cf8-8bab-b373f51fb0be
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00021564
HerbariumGH
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Discocarpus spruceanus Bentham ex Müller Argoviensis
Determination Remarks [is label name] [is Current name]
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Type Status Isolectotype
Isolectotype of Discocarpus spruceanus Bentham ex Müller Argoviensis
Verified byS. M. Hayden (URV)
Taxon Reference(for Discocarpus spruceanus Bentham ex Müller Argoviensis) Linnaea 1863. 32: 78.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationApocynaceae: Ambelania
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00078637
Type StatusType
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3528
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityRio Negro
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/979990f8-8e47-481e-bf1f-66f5396e5934
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00078637
HerbariumGH
FamilyApocynaceae
Type Status Type
Type of Ambelania cuneata Müller Argoviensis
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Ambelania cuneata Müller Argoviensis) Fl. Bras. [Martius] 1860. 6(1): 17.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationLauraceae: Aydendron
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00041145
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3769
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityPrope San Gabriel do Cachoeiras ad Rio Negro
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/d400d852-9f15-4609-a6ee-a2e180efce7d
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00041145
HerbariumGH
FamilyLauraceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Aydendron affine C. F. W. Meissner
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Aydendron affine C. F. W. Meissner) Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 1864. 15(1): 92.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
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Remarks= Aniba affinis (Meissner) Mez (det. A. Kostermans, 1937)

ClassificationVochysiaceae: Vochysia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00045234
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3538
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flum. Guaina v. Rio Negro supra ostrim fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/1ec272a0-f398-455d-8004-ae08a55c91b9
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00045234
HerbariumGH
FamilyVochysiaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Vochysia calophylla Spruce ex Warming
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Vochysia calophylla Spruce ex Warming) Fl. Bras. [Martius] 1875. 13(2): 98.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationEuphorbiaceae: Gymnanthes
Classification 1Euphorbiaceae: Excoecaria
Classification 2Euphorbiaceae: Gymnanthes
Classification 3Euphorbiaceae: Sebastiania
Classification 4Euphorbiaceae: Gymnanthes
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00048101
Type StatusIsosyntype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3780
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalitySecus Rio Negro
Date Collected1854-12-**
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/60b50629-c917-45dd-8505-b1ff040721d9
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00048101
HerbariumGH
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Gymnanthes hypoleuca Bentham
Determination Remarks [is label name]
Annotation Textsp. n.
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Excoecaria farinosa Grisebach
Determination Remarks[written on sheet]
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Gymnanthes hypoleuca Bentham
Determined byI.M.J. [I.M. Johnston]
Date Determined1923
Annotation TextNomencl. Rev. Acc. to Internat. Rules
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Sebastiania hypoleuca var. angustifolia Müller Argoviensis
Determined byR.A. Howard
Date Determined1986
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Type Status Isosyntype
Isosyntype of Gymnanthes hypoleuca Bentham
Taxon Reference(for Gymnanthes hypoleuca Bentham) Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 1854. 6: 325.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
Item Remarks[mounted on sheet with Spruce 2806 (barcode 48100)]
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ClassificationEuphorbiaceae
Classification 1Euphorbiaceae: Richeria
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00048716
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3526
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flumina Guaina et Rio Negro supra estrinus fluminis Casiquiari
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/a5492423-9c1c-4b00-a6b5-95f983e966bd
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00048716
HerbariumGH
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Richeria
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Richeria obovata Pax & K. Hoffmann
Determination Remarks[written on sheet] [is Current name]
Annotation Textisotype
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Richeria grandis var. obovata Müller Argoviensis
Taxon Reference(for Richeria grandis var. obovata Müller Argoviensis) Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 1866. 15(2): 468.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationMalpighiaceae: Mascagnia
Classification 1Malpighiaceae: Amorimia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00254186
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number4227
CountryPeru
StateSan Martín
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Peru: San Martín: San Martin: Tarapoto
LocalityPrope Tarapoto, Peruviae orientalis
Date Collected1854 - 1856
Elevation400 m
HabitatForest
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/3ece974e-7734-48c8-8d46-8d2b554dd058
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00254186
HerbariumGH
FamilyMalpighiaceae
Determination Mascagnia rigida (Jussieu) Grisebach
FamilyMalpighiaceae
Determination Amorimia amazonica (Niedenzu) W. R. Anderson
Determined byAnderson, William Russell
Date Determined2010
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlowerAndFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationTernstroemia: Theaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00306601
Type StatusIsolectotype, Isotype
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3496
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
LocalityAd flum. Guiaime v. Rio Negro supra ostium fluminis Casiquiare
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/39934f57-ffaf-4ad4-bb38-42aad2323b79
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00306601
HerbariumGH
FamilyTheaceae
DeterminationAffine Ternstroemia carnosa Cambessedes
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyTheaceae
Determination Ternstroemia candolleana Wawra
Determined byC. E. Kobuski (A)
Date Determined1942
FamilyTheaceae
Type Status Isolectotype
Isolectotype of Ternstroemia candolleana var. rotundata Wawra
Verified byVieira, Jaqueline Alves
Date Determined2021-06-**
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Annotation Text=Ternstroemia candolleana var. candolleana
Taxon Reference(for Ternstroemia candolleana var. rotundata Wawra) Fl. Bras. [Martius] 1886. 12(1): 274.
FamilyTheaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Ternstroemia candolleana var. rotundata Wawra
Verified byA. L. Weitzman (US)
Date Determined2010
Taxon Reference(for Ternstroemia candolleana var. rotundata Wawra) Fl. Bras. [Martius] 1886. 12(1): 274.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationAquifoliaceae: Ilex
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00518506
Type StatusType
CollectorR. Spruce
Collector number3471
CountryBrazil
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Brazil
Locality[Ad flum. Guaina v. Rio Negro supra ostium fluminis Casiquiari]
Date Collected1854
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/ea543e4b-a9ef-4da8-b3b8-22e64cf76bb9
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00518506
HerbariumA
Previous ownershipex (GOET) Obtained by S. Y. Hu
FamilyAquifoliaceae
Type Status Type
Type of Ilex casiquiarensis Loesener
Determination Remarks [is a fragment] [is filed under name] [is label name] [is Current name]
Taxon Reference(for Ilex casiquiarensis Loesener) Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 1901. 78: 437.
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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