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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationElaeocarpaceae: Elaeocarpus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00052151
Type StatusType
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number776
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Savai'i
LocalityForest above Letui, alt. 1600-1700 m
Date Collected1929-09-26
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/ce4a7664-2122-47c9-bf43-01a799304db9
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00052151
HerbariumA
FamilyElaeocarpaceae
Type Status Type
Type of Elaeocarpus tuasivicus Christophersen
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Elaeocarpus tuasivicus Christophersen) Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 1935. 128: 137.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationMelicope: Rutaceae
Classification 1Euodia: Rutaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00105675
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number143
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Upolu
LocalityNear Malololelei, 550 m
Date Collected1929-08-10
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/d551f877-8378-497d-92a9-331c29048ef3
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00105675
HerbariumA
FamilyRutaceae
Determination Melicope latifolia (de Candolle) T. G. Hartley
Determined byT. G. Hartley
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
FamilyRutaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Euodia samoensis Christophersen
Taxon Reference(for Euodia samoensis Christophersen) Bishop Mus. Bull. Bot. 1938. 154: 12.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlowerAndFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarks= Melicope latifolia (DC.) T. G. Hartley, det. T. G. Hartley, Apr 1992.

ClassificationPipturus: Urticaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00046928
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number901
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Savai'i
LocalitySemb, 1902 lava flow above Aopo, 1200-1400 m.
Date Collected1929-10-07
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/fc5a6130-7baf-4649-b656-8a89f931c2dc
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00046928
HerbariumA
FamilyUrticaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Pipturus viridis Christophersen
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Pipturus viridis Christophersen) Bishop Mus. Bull. Bot. 1935. 128: 77.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationMorinda: Rubiaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00096336
Type StatusType
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number555
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Upolu
LocalityTop of Fao, open, 680 m
Date Collected1929-09-06
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/9b8b4a1d-4de0-435b-9b50-835f9dcc3cd7
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00096336
HerbariumA
FamilyRubiaceae
Type Status Type
Type of Morinda tripetala Christophersen
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Morinda tripetala Christophersen) Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 1938. 154: 73.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationApocynaceae: Alstonia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00032403
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number1265
CountryAmerican Samoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): American Samoa
LocalityIsland of Tutuila, Ridge west of Pago Pago, forest, 300 m
Date Collected1929-11-14
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/5930d011-a054-4658-9f29-067a201f4f5e
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00032403
HerbariumA
FamilyApocynaceae
Determination Alstonia costata (G. Forster) R. Brown
Determined byK. Sidiyasa
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
FamilyApocynaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Alstonia setchelliana Christophersen
Taxon Reference(for Alstonia setchelliana Christophersen) Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 1935. 128: 178.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarks= Alstonia costata (G. Forst) R. Br., det. K. Sidiyasa, 1996

ClassificationElaeocarpaceae: Elaeocarpus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00052144
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number257
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Upolu
LocalityForest above Malololelei
Date Collected1929-08-15
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/48d53ba0-89e5-4545-a673-4192cbf0618c
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00052144
HerbariumA
FamilyElaeocarpaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Elaeocarpus magnifolius Christophersen
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Elaeocarpus magnifolius Christophersen) Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1938. 44: 129.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationLauraceae: Cryptocarya
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00041472
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number301
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Upolu
LocalityNear Malololelei, alt. 550 m
Date Collected1929-08-17
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/ad949cf7-1db5-4ea0-b6a1-67ac6bf09960
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00041472
HerbariumA
FamilyLauraceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Cryptocarya wilderiana Christophersen
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Cryptocarya wilderiana Christophersen) Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 1938. 154: 8.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationApocynaceae: Alstonia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00032404
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number1265
CountryAmerican Samoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): American Samoa
LocalityIsland of Tutuila, Ridge west of Pago Pago, forest, 300 m
Date Collected1929-11-14
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b7b8e4c4-350f-428b-9cec-978fe169c7c9
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00032404
HerbariumA
FamilyApocynaceae
Determination Alstonia costata (G. Forster) R. Brown
Determined byK. Sidiyasa
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
FamilyApocynaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Alstonia setchelliana Christophersen
Taxon Reference(for Alstonia setchelliana Christophersen) Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 1935. 128: 178.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
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Remarks= Alstonia costata (G. Forst) R. Br., det. K. Sidiyasa, 1996

ClassificationClusiaceae: Calophyllum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00067366
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number720
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Savai'i
LocalityVaipouli-Manase, edge of forest, 100 m
Date Collected1929-09-21
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/64393bef-ce56-438c-978e-cc76672d34e1
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00067366
HerbariumA
FamilyClusiaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Calophyllum samoense Christophersen
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Calophyllum samoense Christophersen) Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 1935. 128: 147.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarks= Calophyllum neo-ebudicum Guillaumin, fide P. F. Stevens, J. Arnold Arbor. 61: 557. 1980

ClassificationLauraceae: Litsea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00041852
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number328
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Upolu
LocalityForest near Malololelei, alt. 550 m
Date Collected1929-08-17
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/64e27b8a-9663-4e26-95e7-726927d11d8a
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00041852
HerbariumA
FamilyLauraceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Litsea magnifolia var. samoensis Christophersen
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Litsea magnifolia var. samoensis Christophersen) Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 1935. 128: 89.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationEuphorbiaceae: Baccaurea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00045795
Type StatusPossible Type
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number371
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Upolu
LocalityForest at Lake Lanuto'o
Date Collected1929-08-21 - 1929-08-22
Elevation700 m
HabitatForest
ContainerFlora of Samoa
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/bc23a032-d078-4a4d-b255-756026c65e6b
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00045795
HerbariumA
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Baccaurea seemannii var. samoensis Christophersen
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Baccaurea taitensis Müller Argoviensis
Determined byA.C. Smith
Date Determined1976
Annotation TextIsotype of Baccaurea seemanni var. samoensis Christophersen
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Baccaurea taitensis Müller Argoviensis
Determined byR.M.A.P. Haegens
Date Determined1999-11-**
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Type StatusPossible Type
Possible Type of Baccaurea seemannii var. samoensis Christophersen
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
Item Remarks[Mounted with Christophersen 3237]
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Remarks"This name was not validly published as far as I can judge,"

ClassificationGesneriaceae: Cyrtandra
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00277097
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number981
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa
LocalityIsland of Tutuila. Naval Station, on reservoir trail.
Date Collected1929-10-30
Elevation100 m
ContainerFlora of Samoa
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/dec11aaa-9988-4a2d-a056-458e039c7d5f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00277097
HerbariumA
FamilyGesneriaceae
Determination Cyrtandra samoensis A. Gray
Determined byErling Christophersen
Date Determined1929
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyGesneriaceae
Determination Cyrtandra samoensis A. Gray
Determined byGeorge W. Gillett (UC Riverside)
Date Determined1970-04-**
FamilyGesneriaceae
Determination Cyrtandra samoensis A. Gray
Determined byClark, John Robert
Date Determined2012-12-07
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationPiperaceae: Macropiper
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01983879
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number33
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Upolu
LocalityMalololelei-Lanutoo
Date Collected1929-08-05
Verbatim Elevation700 m
Habitatforest
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/cc06a298-abdd-4b60-8133-8073baa09e26
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01983879
HerbariumA
FamilyPiperaceae
Determination Macropiper timothianum (A. C. Smith) A. C. Smith
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationPiperaceae: Piper
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 1 preparation)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01883590
Other Barcodes on Sheet01883589
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number1260
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa
LocalityIsland of Tutuila. Pago Pago, ridge west
Date Collected1929-11-14
Verbatim Elevationca. 300 m.
Habitatforest
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/9fb80b4d-9bae-428f-b3cf-2b11b9832c67
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01883590
HerbariumA
FamilyPiperaceae
Determination Piper graeffei Warburg
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationPiperaceae: Piper
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 1 preparation)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01883589
Other Barcodes on Sheet01883590
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number474
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Upolu
LocalityMatautu
Date Collected1929-08-30
Verbatim Elevation0
Habitatedge of mangrove swamp, on Hibiscus tiliaceus
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/f5d4db17-0efc-40b7-9a57-6982527e56cf
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01883589
HerbariumA
FamilyPiperaceae
Determination Piper graeffei Warburg
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationApocynaceae: Alyxia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02181893
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number39
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Upolu
LocalityMalololelei-Lanutoo
Date Collected1929-08-05
Verbatim Elevation700 m.
Habitatforest
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/70a004d7-3ed3-4229-a336-a543a7dabf1f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02181893
HerbariumA
FamilyApocynaceae
Determination Alyxia bracteolosa A. Gray
Determined byMiddleton, David John
Date Determined2000
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationApocynaceae: Alyxia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02181934
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number39
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Upolu
LocalityMalololelei-Lanutoo
Date Collected1929-08-05
Verbatim Elevation700 m.
Habitatforest
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/2431b519-16e8-4c19-a08b-de1271c5f436
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02181934
HerbariumA
FamilyApocynaceae
Determination Alyxia bracteolosa A. Gray
Determined byMiddleton, David John
Date Determined2000
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationApocynaceae: Alyxia
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 1 preparation)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02181955
Other Barcodes on Sheet02181954
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number648
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa: Savai'i
LocalityMatavanu
Date Collected1929-09-15
Verbatim Elevationca. 800 m.
Habitatin forest above crater
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/07911908-625e-401f-b6e0-f2e851671b11
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02181955
HerbariumA
FamilyApocynaceae
Determination Alyxia stellata (J. R. Forster & G. Forster) Roemer & Schultes
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Liparis
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02094475
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number1263
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa
LocalityIsland of Tutuila; Ridge W. of Pago Pago
Date Collected1929-11-14
Verbatim Elevation300 m. ca.
HabitatEpiphyte, on tree trunk
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/d50be959-76e0-4792-a956-5ef65e65be37
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02094475
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Liparis condylobulbon H. G. Reichenbach
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 67478
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Liparis
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02094474
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number109
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa
LocalityIsland of Upolu. Canyon of Vaisingano river near Malololelei
Date Collected1929-08-07
Verbatim Elevation500 m.
HabitatEpiphyte
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/a56a7265-5ae8-4228-976f-0705fabe8d2b
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02094474
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Liparis condylobulbon H. G. Reichenbach
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 67477
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Coelogyne
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02093642
CollectorE. Christophersen
Collector number201
CountrySamoa
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Samoa
LocalityIsland of Upolu. ridge above Malololelei.
Date Collected1929-08-12
Verbatim Elevation700 m
HabitatOpen
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/72a41792-95fd-435a-9b00-fa9b7ca461d0
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02093642
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Coelogyne lycastoides F. Muell. & Kraenzl.
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 68322
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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