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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationOnagraceae: Fuchsia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00054089
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorJames West
Collector number3705
CountryPeru
StateApurímac
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Peru: Apurímac
LocalityChincheros, 2930 m
Date Collected1935-11-01
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/0372a8da-550f-4544-86c3-ee999b96969f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00054089
HerbariumGH
FamilyOnagraceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Fuchsia platypetala I. M. Johnston
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Fuchsia platypetala I. M. Johnston) J. Arnold Arbor. 1939. 20: 241.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksProbable hybrid (F. denticulata x boliviana), det. P. E. Berry, 1980

ClassificationBromeliaceae: Tillandsia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00029455
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorJames West
Collector number3608
CountryPeru
StateLima
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Peru: Lima
LocalityCliffs at head of Quebrada at Atacongo, near Lurin, 600 m.
Date Collected1935-10-13
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/539940d9-a778-4cb8-a69d-91fead304ad7
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00029455
HerbariumGH
FamilyBromeliaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Tillandsia somnians L. B. Smith
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Tillandsia somnians L. B. Smith) Phytologia 1961. 7: 422.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationAnacardiaceae: Schinus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00049182
Type StatusHolotype
CollectorJames West
Collector number3747
CountryPeru
StateApurímac
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Peru: Apurímac
LocalityAbove Argama, 3800 m.
Date Collected1935-11-05
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/9141d352-02b9-434d-b71b-4e550544bf1b
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00049182
HerbariumGH
FamilyAnacardiaceae
Type Status Holotype
Holotype of Schinus microphyllus I. M. Johnston
Verified byJ. de Dios Munoz
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Schinus microphyllus I. M. Johnston) J. Arnold Arbor. 1938. 19: 258.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationMoraceae: Ficus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00295598
CollectorJames West
Collector number3512
CountryMexico
StateColima
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): Mexico: Colima
Localityhacienda Colomo, 18 km. south of Manzanillo
Date Collected1935-09-09
Elevation20 m
Habitatlevel plain
Substratelight alluvial soil
Vernacular NameHigo de leche
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/2de552e1-a0d6-4f4d-ad65-01fd44e5f7b0
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00295598
HerbariumGH
Previous ownershipex (UC)
FamilyMoraceae
Determination Ficus insipida Willdenow
Determined byDeWolf, Gordon Parker
Date Determined1963-08-07
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
PhenologyFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationConvolvulaceae: Ipomoea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00460890
CollectorJames West
Collector number3847
CountryPeru
StateCuzco
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Peru: Cuzco
LocalityCanyon of Rio Apurimac, near south end of Tablachaca bridge
Date Collected1935-11-11
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/a3f81139-cd38-4387-9e06-b36033d7c969
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00460890
HerbariumGH
FamilyConvolvulaceae
Determination Ipomoea pearceana Kuntze
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationMimosaceae: Piptadenia
Classification 1Fabaceae: Anadenanthera
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01115446
CollectorJames West
Collector number3679
CountryPeru
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Peru
LocalityDept. Apurimac. Hacienda Airobamba; Rio Pampas
Date Collected1935-10-30
Verbatim Elevation1850 m
Habitatriver terraces. Occasional among almost pure stand of Acacia macracantha
Vernacular NameAlgarobo
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/eed36127-602f-422b-84d3-7231fa3fa457
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01115446
HerbariumGH
Previous ownership[ex] University of California Herbarium
FamilyMimosaceae
Determination Piptadenia macrocarpa Bentham
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyFabaceae
Determination Anadenanthera colubrina var. cebil (Grisebach) Altschul
Determined byAltschul, Siri Sylvia Patricia von Reis
Date Determined1961-07-10
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationMimosaceae: Piptadenia
Classification 1Fabaceae: Anadenanthera
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01115449
CollectorJames West
Collector number3845
CountryPeru
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Peru
LocalityDept. Apurmac. North end of Tablachaca bridge; Apurimac River
Date Collected1935-11-11
Verbatim Elevation2000 m
Habitatdry slopes and river terraces
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/5f97b388-75ed-424f-976c-eeded27277eb
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01115449
HerbariumGH
Previous ownership[ex] University of California Herbarium
FamilyMimosaceae
Determination Piptadenia macrocarpa Bentham
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyFabaceae
Determination Anadenanthera colubrina var. cebil (Grisebach) Altschul
Determined byAltschul, Siri Sylvia Patricia von Reis
Date Determined1961-07-10
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationPiperaceae: Piper
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01980340
CollectorJames West
Collector number3539
CountryHonduras
GeographyNorth America: Central America (Region): Honduras
LocalityUpper west slopes of El Tigre volcano; above Amapala
Date Collected1935-09-16
Verbatim Elevation150m
Habitatforming undergrowth in shady woods, volcanic soil
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/89106d55-5bea-435b-b587-844d51795a65
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01980340
HerbariumGH
FamilyPiperaceae
Determination Piper marginatum Jacquin
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationPiperaceae: Piper
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01980341
CollectorJames West
Collector number3526
CountryMexico
StateColima
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): Mexico: Colima
LocalityHacienda Colomo, 18km. south of Manzanillo
Date Collected1935-09-09
Verbatim Elevationabout 15m
Habitatalluvial plain, among shrubs and palms. Forms thick undergrowth among shrubs at edges of Palm grove
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b2c40f39-a75c-48e2-9d72-f3327e315142
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01980341
HerbariumGH
FamilyPiperaceae
Determination Piper marginatum Jacquin
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Gavilea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01940724
CollectorJames West
Collector number4687
CountryChile
StateLlanquihue
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Chile: Llanquihue
LocalityNear Ensenada
Date Collected1935-12-10
Verbatim Elevation100 m
Habitatlava fields, under shrubs
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/add14c9e-ebba-4c8a-a3b3-b8ae3f4401f2
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01940724
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Gavilea araucana (Philippi) M. D. Corrêa
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 62266
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Gavilea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01940781
CollectorJames West
Collector number4774
CountryArgentina
StateRío Negro
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Argentina: Río Negro
LocalityPampa de Bariloche south of San Carlos de Bariloche, on road to Cerro Ventana
Date Collected1935-12-16
Verbatim Elevation850m.
Habitatsandy plain with xerophytic shrubs and grasses.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/d2f059e1-5448-49a8-a371-257c04fdba51
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01940781
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Gavilea odoratissima Poeppig
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 44741
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Chloraea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01940798
CollectorJames West
Collector number3974
CountryChile
StateValparaíso Region
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Chile: Valparaíso Region
LocalityWest slope of Laguna Verde Valley; 15km. south of Valparaiso
Date Collected1935-11-29
Verbatim Elevation200m.
Habitatsteep slope, among open growth of shrubs.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/9267bcfa-efff-4db6-9e4e-4c59c9b0296c
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01940798
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Chloraea bletioides Lindley
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 44745
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Chloraea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01940819
CollectorJames West
Collector number4789
CountryArgentina
StateRío Negro
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Argentina: Río Negro
LocalityE. slope of "Otto Höhe," southwest of San Carlos de Bariloche
Date Collected1935-12-18
Verbatim Elevation850 m.
Habitatsandy slopes with humus; in open growth of Libocedrus chilensis.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/690f13d8-81f3-4d2f-b134-dd9099549ad1
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01940819
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Chloraea cylindrostachya Poeppig
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 44747
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Chloraea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01940849
CollectorJames West
Collector number4000
CountryChile
StateValparaíso Region
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Chile: Valparaíso Region
LocalityCurauma, 35 Km. south of Valparaiso
Date Collected1935-11-29
Verbatim Elevation275m.
Habitatslopeing glade
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/04c43fab-cd9b-41dd-911b-214a6eb19998
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01940849
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Chloraea heteroglossa H. G. Reichenbach
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 44748
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Chloraea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01940830
CollectorJames West
Collector number4797
CountryArgentina
StateRío Negro
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Argentina: Río Negro
Locality"Ottos Höhe", near San Carlos de Bariloche
Date Collected1935-12-18
Verbatim Elevation850m.
Habitatsandy soil, with humus; margins of open Libocedrus woods and other trees.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/e3be0479-32bd-4d0f-9c2f-67c0debf1785
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01940830
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Chloraea ferruginea Kraenzlin
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 44744
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Chloraea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01940945
CollectorJames West
Collector number3999
CountryChile
StateValparaíso Region
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Chile: Valparaíso Region: Valparaíso Province
LocalityCuramua, 35km. south of Valparaiso
Date Collected1935-11-29
Verbatim Elevation300m.
Habitatopenings in woods
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/915da9b5-c588-447f-96a2-cdee9d42729f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01940945
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Chloraea reicheana Kraenzlin
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 44235
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationOrchidaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01940976
CollectorJames West
Collector number4668
CountryChile
StateLlanquihue
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Chile: Llanquihue
LocalityNear Ensenada; Lago Llanquihue
Date Collected1935-12-10
Verbatim Elevation100m.
Habitattypically in open, clearing, among sparse shrub-growth, level ground.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/e2f93ffd-a13d-4639-8fdc-b363f1542a56
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01940976
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Chloraea virescens (Willdenow) Lindley
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 44736
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Sauroglossum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01943510
CollectorJames West
Collector number3824
CountryPeru
StateApurímac
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Peru: Apurímac
LocalityNear Soccllaccasa Pass
Date Collected1935-11-10
Verbatim Elevation3700 m.
Habitatin grass and among rocks, full sun.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/5b9a350f-e998-4d38-80dc-052b31f8d5ee
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01943510
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Sauroglossum aurantiacum (C. Schweinfurth) Garay
Determined bySchweinfurth, Charles
Date Determined1947-04-**
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 44739
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationApocynaceae: Elytropus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02115548
CollectorJames West
Collector number4718
CountryChile
StateLlanquihue
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Chile: Llanquihue
LocalityPeulla; Lago Todos los Santos
Date Collected1935-12-12
Verbatim Elevation250m.
Habitatmargin of woods; climbing over shrubs and trees.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/93b48b2e-4af5-4517-9d2a-29bb109352fe
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02115548
HerbariumGH
FamilyApocynaceae
Determination Elytropus chilensis (A. de Candolle) Müller Arg.
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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Remarksfragrant at night.

ClassificationApocynaceae: Mandevilla
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02379371
CollectorJames West
Collector number3790
CountryPeru
StateApurímac
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Peru: Apurímac
LocalityHacienda Auguibamba, Pacachacas Valley
Date Collected1935-11-07
Verbatim Elevation2100m.
Habitatclimber among large trees.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/70c475be-ce8c-473e-b7f9-686ce4b1b033
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02379371
HerbariumGH
FamilyApocynaceae
Determination Mandevilla brachyloba (Müller Arg.) K. Schumann
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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