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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationGentianaceae: Gentiana
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00068699
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorP. van Royen
Collector number15189
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateChimbu
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Chimbu
LocalityLake Aunde, grass covered glen south of lake, wet spots, 12000 feet
Date Collected1962-09-24
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/dc4725ad-c85a-44c7-8c64-6d62a96685b4
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00068699
HerbariumA
FamilyGentianaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Gentiana piundensis P. Royen
Verified byW. T. Kittredge
Determination Remarks [filed under]
Taxon Reference(for Gentiana piundensis P. Royen) Nova Guinea, Bot. 1964. 17: 393.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Glomera
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02339096
CollectorP. van Royen
Collector numberNGF 16045
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateMorobe
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Morobe
LocalityEdie Creek
Date Collected1962-10-10
Verbatim Elevation6500'
HabitatIn grass tussocks along road
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/66ac11a0-b759-4d34-bc3f-8bdf5e39d231
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02339096
HerbariumA
Previous ownershipEx Herb. Forests, N.G.
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Glomera neohibernica Schlechter
Determined byR. K. Wati
Date Determined2019
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationOrchidaceae: Calanthe
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02388109
CollectorP. van Royen
Collector number15124
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateChimbu
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Chimbu
Localityforest between Pengagl Creek and Glacier Valley
Georeference5 45 0 S, 145 05 0 E
Date Collected1962-09-20
Verbatim Elevation11,000'
Habitatin undergrowth of Nothofagus forest
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/9462c539-95ef-483a-95ec-22a166b66582
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02388109
HerbariumA
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Calanthe ombrophila P. Royen
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationApocynaceae: Parsonsia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02381963
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: 15085 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateMorobe
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Morobe
LocalityMumeng - Bulolo Road
Georeference7 00 S, 146 35 E
Date Collected1962-08-21
Verbatim Elevation2,200'.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/466629f7-ea20-48c4-a335-cb246628ddec
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02381963
HerbariumA
FamilyApocynaceae
Determination Parsonsia oligantha (K. Schumann) D. J. Middleton
Determined byMiddleton, David John
Date Determined1995
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationEricaceae: Dimorphanthera
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01819638
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 15039 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateMorobe
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Morobe
LocalityEdie Creek
Georeference07 20 S, 146 45 E
Date Collected1962 [11/7/1962]
Verbatim Elevation5,800 ft
HabitatIn open spots in Nothofagus forest
ContainerPlantae Novoguineenses
FrequencyQuite numerous but scattered across forest.
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/ce31819a-61bc-4cb3-bc17-2af31605a186
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01819638
HerbariumA
Previous ownershipEx Herb Dept. of Forests LAE_N. G.; Botanical Collections of the Department of Forests Papua and New Guinea
FamilyEricaceae
Determination Dimorphanthera kempteriana Schlechter
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationEuphorbiaceae: Alchornea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02563037
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: N.G.F. 15065 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateMorobe
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Morobe
LocalityCollected at roadside of road 18, Bulolo Logging Area
Georeference7 10 S, 146 40 E
Date Collected1962-08-23
Verbatim Elevationca. 2900 ft.
ContainerPlantae Novoguineenses
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/fe88750c-6d48-4517-8a02-082ba54395f8
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02563037
HerbariumA
Previous ownership[ex] Department of Forests Papua and New Guinea
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Alchornea rugosa (Loureiro) Müller Argoviensis
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationGordonia: Theaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02022949
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 15053 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateEastern Highlands
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Eastern Highlands
LocalityMarapuna
Georeference6 20 S, 149 55 E
Date Collected1962 [11/7/1962]
Verbatim Elevationca. 6,000 ft.
HabitatIn Nothofagus forest
ContainerPlantae Novoguineenses
Vernacular NameKokakaber (Kanambia dialect)
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/85d12224-3a4c-437f-9aa4-2e082bc641cc
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02022949
HerbariumA
Previous ownership[ex] Botanical Collections of the Department of Forests, Papua and New Guinea
FamilyTheaceae
Determination Gordonia papuana Kobuski
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationEricaceae: Rhododendron
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02540464
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateChimbu
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Chimbu
LocalityLake Aunde
Georeference05 45 S, 145 05 E
Date Collected1962-09-22
Verbatim Elevation12,000'
Habitatalong shrubberies' edge
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/faee51eb-02aa-40ed-9ca1-8721fda5f2e6
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02540464
HerbariumA
FamilyEricaceae
Determination Rhododendron gaultheriifolium J. J. Smith
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationEricaceae: Styphelia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02545699
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 15141 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateChimbu
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Chimbu
LocalityLake Aunde
Georeference05 45 S, 145 05 E
Date Collected1962-09-21
Verbatim Elevation12,500'
Habitatin open grasslands
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/8b8428ed-ab32-4b68-a220-770c0b7eb042
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02545699
HerbariumA
Previous ownership[ex] Territory of Papua and New Guinea - Department of Forests
FamilyEricaceae
Determination Styphelia suaveolens (Hooker f.) Warburg ex P. B. Sarasin & K. F. Sarasin
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationEricaceae: Trochocarpa
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02545864
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 15146 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateEastern Highlands
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Eastern Highlands
LocalityLake Aunde. Chimbu. found up to the summit of Mt. Wilhelm
Georeference05 45 S, 145 05 E
Date Collected1962-09-21
Verbatim Elevation12,000'
Habitatin open grasslands.
Frequencya common shrub
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/599f3229-28b1-4a55-9ae2-01a70dc3100f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02545864
HerbariumA
FamilyEricaceae
Determination Trochocarpa dekockii (J. J. Smith) H. J. Lam
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationGesneriaceae: Boea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02312243
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 16054 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateMorobe
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Morobe
LocalityUmi River, S. bank
Georeference6° 15' S, 146° 15' E
Date Collected1962-06-12
Verbatim Elevation1500'
HabitatGrowing often in small cracks on open rocks, sometimes in light shade of shrubbery.
ContainerPlantae Novoguineenses
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/4f31e4e4-a306-4aec-8714-5a9ca02a979c
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02312243
HerbariumA
Previous ownership[ex] Botanical Collections of the Department of Forests, Papua and New Guinea
FamilyGesneriaceae
Determination Boea lawesii H. O. Forbes
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationEricaceae: Vaccinium
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02543179
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 16017 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateMorobe
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Morobe
LocalityEdie Creek
Georeference07 20 S, 146 45 E
Date Collected1962 [8/10/62]
Verbatim Elevationca. 6,500 ft.
HabitatA common pioneer on cleared slopes.
ContainerPlantae Novoguineenses
Frequencycommon
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/0c2f7939-ae0e-4413-8dac-610dd9aa9918
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02543179
HerbariumA
Previous ownershipEx Herb Dept. of Forests, Lae, N.G. [ex] Botanical Collections of the Department of Forests Papua and New Guinea
FamilyEricaceae
Determination Vaccinium molle var. mollissimum (Sleumer) Sleumer
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationAspidiaceae: Polystichum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02506039
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 15192 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateChimbu
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Chimbu
Localitycrest of Monolithic rock above Lake Piunde
Date Collected1962-09-23
Verbatim Elevation13500-15000'
Habitatopen grasslands and among stones
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/705108e9-5b68-4ea8-805a-3fcbd4457b35
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02506039
HerbariumA
FamilyAspidiaceae
Determination Polystichum lineare (C. Christensen) Copeland
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationCunoniaceae: Caldcluvia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02460293
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 15029 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateMorobe
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Morobe
LocalityOomsis Logging area, Morobe District, T.N.G.
Georeference6 40 S, 146 45 E
Date Collected1962-07-08 [8.7.1962]
Verbatim Elevation1200 ft.
HabitatOomsis Logging area
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/94d76ca5-aabd-4674-b5f3-c221a3f98c09
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02460293
HerbariumA
FamilyCunoniaceae
Determination Caldcluvia sp.
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarks[2 dates written on different labels: 1962-07-08 and 1962-07-09]

ClassificationMyrtaceae: Octamyrtus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02445961
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 15049 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateMorobe
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Morobe
LocalityEdie Creek
Georeference07 20 S, 146 45 E
Date Collected1962 [11/7/1962]
Verbatim Elevation5,000 ft
Habitaton roadside in secondary vegetation
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/fde55805-4d47-40d4-a811-9df75922c05d
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02445961
HerbariumA
FamilyMyrtaceae
Determination Octamyrtus pleiopetala (F. Mueller) Diels
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationLauraceae: Cryptocarya
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02538479
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 15066 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateMorobe
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Morobe
LocalityCollected at roadside of road 18, Bulolo Logging Area
Georeference7 10 S, 146 40 E
Date Collected1962-08-23
Verbatim Elevationca 2900 ft
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/d8889f57-7134-4fd4-a7cd-1674aeaf7615
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02538479
HerbariumA
FamilyLauraceae
Determination Cryptocarya sp.
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationSabiaceae: Sabia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02295387
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: 15006 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateMorobe
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Morobe: Bulolo: Wau
LocalityKauli Creek
Georeference7 20 S, 146 45 E
Date Collected1962 [12/6/62]
Verbatim Elevationca. 4000 ft.
HabitatIn partly cleared Quercus forest
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b2d43a4a-25a7-4313-876b-a5edcba6ff87
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02295387
HerbariumA
FamilySabiaceae
Determination Sabia pauciflora Blume
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationEuphorbiaceae: Mallotus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02417658
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: N.G.F. 15076 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateMorobe
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Morobe
Localityroad 18, Bulolo Logging area
Date Collected1962-08-21
Verbatim Elevation3,000'
HabitatIn Castanopsis-Araucaria forest
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/3d682e79-e6c4-431b-8e45-bfc605702c10
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02417658
HerbariumA
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Mallotus sp.
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationElaeocarpaceae: Elaeocarpus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02462192
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 15061 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateEastern Highlands
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Eastern Highlands
LocalityAiyura-Marapuna Rd.
Georeference6 20 S, 145 55 E
Date Collected1962-07-12
Verbatim Elevationca. 6300 ft. [feet]
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/d730e508-2035-4d0a-94d4-49fdd363feb8
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02462192
HerbariumA
FamilyElaeocarpaceae
Determination Elaeocarpus fuscoides R. Knuth
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationCyperaceae: Carex
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02428897
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 15180 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateChimbu
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Chimbu
LocalityIn rivulet leading from Lake Piunde to Lake Aunde.
Georeference5 45 S, 145 05 E
Date Collected1962-09-23
Verbatim Elevation12000 ft
HabitatWest, swampy parts in and along rivulet.
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/4b420001-e683-455b-bfd7-82c548270b45
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02428897
HerbariumA
FamilyCyperaceae
Determination Carex capillacea Boott
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationCyperaceae: Carex
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02428891
Other NumberNew Guinea Forces/Forests, Lae: NGF 15181 []
CollectorP. van Royen
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateChimbu
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Chimbu
LocalityBase of Monolithic Rock above Lake Piunde.
Georeference5 45 S, 145 05 E
Date Collected1962-09-23
Verbatim Elevation13500 ft
HabitatIn rivulet on rock face; common in wet places.
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/65e130b7-2626-486d-81be-4871da057b7c
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02428891
HerbariumA
FamilyCyperaceae
Determination Carex capillacea Boott
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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