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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationCyperaceae: Cyperus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00027708
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number49333
CountrySeychelles
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Seychelles
LocalityAldabra Island: South Island: Takamaka Well
Date Collected1968-02-12
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/23c884d2-3e7a-43fc-840f-eb95ec1ea8b4
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00027708
HerbariumGH
FamilyCyperaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Cyperus bigibbosa Fosberg
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Cyperus bigibbosa Fosberg) Kew Bull. 1977. 31: 832.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationEuphorbiaceae: Euphorbia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00047977
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number49045
CountrySeychelles
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Seychelles
LocalityPoint Hodoul, South Island, Aldabra Island
Date Collected1968-01-25
Habitatin pits
ContainerPlants of Aldabra Island
Substratepitted limestone
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/44e13508-d3f0-48a7-a635-f1830cd86e8f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00047977
HerbariumGH
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Euphorbia sp.
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Euphorbia mertonii Fosberg
Determined byF. R. Fosbery
Date Determined1977
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
Annotation Textn. sp.; no. 49045; Isotype
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Euphorbia mertonii Fosberg
Taxon Reference(for Euphorbia mertonii Fosberg) Kew Bull. 1978. 33: 181.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarksvery locally common

ClassificationAsteraceae: Emilia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00006536
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number50344
CountrySri Lanka
StateHambantota
GeographyAsia: India (Region): Sri Lanka: Hambantota
LocalityRuhuna National Park, Patanagala
Date Collected1968-04-06
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/68b0cae1-300b-4fac-9ab0-fa141efe1399
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00006536
HerbariumGH
FamilyAsteraceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Emilia baldwinii Fosberg
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Emilia baldwinii Fosberg) Ceylon J. Sci., Biol. Sci. 1972. 10: 68.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationMeliaceae: Malleastrum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00044881
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number49664
CountryMadagascar
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Madagascar
LocalityAldabra Island: Gionnet Channel Camp area, Middle Island
Date Collected1968-03-02
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/a5ac946b-1fcc-4836-b7dd-9ba96e367264
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00044881
HerbariumGH
FamilyMeliaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Malleastrum leroyi Fosberg
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Malleastrum leroyi Fosberg) Kew Bull. 1974. 29: 255.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationMyrtaceae: Eugenia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00069422
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number49342
CountrySeychelles
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Seychelles
LocalityAldabra, South Island, Takamaka Well, thick scrub forest
Date Collected1968-02-12
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/104fbd72-8835-4d3f-a138-74f3a25ad016
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00069422
HerbariumGH
FamilyMyrtaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Eugenia elliptica var. levinervis Fosberg
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Eugenia elliptica var. levinervis Fosberg) Kew Bull. 1978. 33: 134.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationPortulacaceae: Portulaca
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00037555
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number49593
CountrySeychelles
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Seychelles
LocalityMiddle Island, Aldabra Islands: on small undercut flat-topped island about 0.5 km in lagoon from Passe de Femme, West Channel
Date Collected1968-02-27
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/8c3deb1c-83cb-4f44-b402-1e043c435c5c
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00037555
HerbariumGH
FamilyPortulacaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Portulaca mauritiensis var. aldabrensis Fosberg
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Portulaca mauritiensis var. aldabrensis Fosberg) Kew Bull. 1977. 32: 256.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationClusiaceae: Calophyllum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00067237
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number49272
CountrySeychelles
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Seychelles
LocalityAldabra Island, South Island, Takamaka Grove, forest on rough limestone
Date Collected1968-02-09
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/88e72dc1-9a77-4161-a1bc-bab875412bd6
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00067237
HerbariumGH
FamilyClusiaceae
Determination Calophyllum inophyllum Linnaeus
Determined byP. F. Stevens
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
FamilyClusiaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Calophyllum inophyllum var. takamaka Fosberg
Taxon Reference(for Calophyllum inophyllum var. takamaka Fosberg) Kew Bull. 1974. 29: 255.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
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Remarks= Calophyllum inophyllum L., det. P. F. Stevens, 1977

ClassificationAsclepiadaceae: Vincetoxicum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01147525
CollectorF. R. Fosberg D. MuellerDombois
Collector number50147
CountrySri Lanka
GeographyAsia: India (Region): Sri Lanka
LocalityHamantota District: Ruhuna National Park, Andunoruwa Wewa
Date Collected1968-04-03
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b7173e82-2280-4631-a333-cf5af89fceff
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01147525
HerbariumGH
FamilyAsclepiadaceae
Determination Vincetoxicum capense Kuntze
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationEuphorbiaceae: Acalypha
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01097234
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number49661
CountrySeychelles
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Seychelles
LocalityAldabra Island: Middle Island: Gionnet Channel Camp Area
Date Collected1968-03-02
ProjectUS and Canada - Mass Digitization
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b3269a79-d188-4dc9-aa0a-2add62e9624b
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01097234
HerbariumGH
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Acalypha claoxyloides Hutchinson
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationEuphorbiaceae: Acalypha
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01097240
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number48688
CountrySeychelles
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Seychelles
LocalityWest Island, south end of settlement
Date Collected1968-01-09
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/db062412-8e6e-4fe1-a2f4-50ee3ded9839
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01097240
HerbariumGH
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
Determination Acalypha indica Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationLamiaceae: Agastache
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01555087
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number50445
CountryUnited States of America
StateVirginia
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Virginia
LocalityShenandoah National Park; Just s. of Hogwallow Flats Overlook.
Date Collected1968-08-17
Habitatin second-growth scrubby semi-open forest, in thick tall herb layer.
ContainerPlants of Virginia
FrequencyLocal
ProjectUS and Canada - Mass Digitization
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/f8c2764f-b30e-4104-93e0-848795ea72bc
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01555087
HerbariumGH
Previous ownership[ex] Smithsonian Institution, from The United States National Herbarium
FamilyLamiaceae
Determination Agastache scrophulariifolia (Willdenow) Kuntze
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationCaryophyllaceae: Paronychia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01714476
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number50458
CountryUnited States of America
StateVirginia
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Virginia
LocalityShenandoah National Park; Valley at head of E. Fork Dry Run, n. e. of Matthews's Arm Camp Ground.
Date Collected1968-08-18
Verbatim Elevation870 m
HabitatValley; on low mound around base of large Quercus rubra in second growth mixed hardwoods forest on broken rock, gentle slope.
ContainerPlants of Virginia
FrequencyVery local
ProjectUS and Canada - Mass Digitization
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b48e03ac-a718-4918-93b9-8f7a9f636fb8
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01714476
HerbariumGH
Previous ownership[ex] Smithsonian Institution, from The United States National Herbarium
FamilyCaryophyllaceae
Determination Paronychia canadensis (Linnaeus) Alph. Wood
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationCaesalpiniaceae: Chamaecrista
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01852406
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number50477
CountryUnited States of America
StateVirginia
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Virginia
LocalityShenandoah National Park; Little Devil Stairs Overlook, Skyline Drive
Date Collected1968-08-18
Verbatim Elevation950 m
Habitaton road cut.
ContainerPlants of Virginia
FrequencyCommon
ProjectUS and Canada - Mass Digitization
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/4e1c0802-f5d0-4365-82a5-b8787799b105
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01852406
HerbariumGH
Previous ownership[ex] Smithsonian Institution, from The United States National Herbarium
FamilyCaesalpiniaceae
Determination Chamaecrista fasciculata (Michaux) Greene
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationFabaceae: Amphicarpaea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01935949
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number50452
CountryUnited States of America
StateVirginia
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Virginia
LocalityShenandoah National Park; Valley at head of E. Fork Dry Run, n.e. of Matthew's Arm Camp Ground.
Date Collected1968-08-18
Verbatim Elevation870 m
Habitatin second growth mixed hardwood forest on broken rock, gentle slope.
ContainerPlants of Virginia
FrequencyLocal
ProjectUS and Canada - Mass Digitization
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/c77fefad-804d-461a-bc8e-40f270883c81
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01935949
HerbariumGH
Previous ownership[ex] Smithsonian Institution, from The United States National Herbarium
FamilyFabaceae
Determination Amphicarpaea bracteata (Linnaeus) Fernald
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)01936219
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number50649
CountrySri Lanka
StateKandy
GeographyAsia: India (Region): Sri Lanka: Kandy
LocalityKandy, Primrose Hill, between Haloluwa and Mulgampola
Date Collected1968-12-18
HabitatClimbing roadside trees on semi-wooded hillside
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/92978a40-4d63-42b7-80ce-905d8cc6fc54
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01936219
HerbariumGH
FamilyPiperaceae
Determination Piper nigrum Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationPolygonaceae: Fallopia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02365435
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number50469
CountryUnited States of America
StateVirginia
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Virginia
Locality[data not captured]
Date Collected1968-08-18
ProjectUS and Canada - Mass Digitization
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b10f866f-11d4-4565-b94c-7b918dbf9799
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02365435
HerbariumGH
FamilyPolygonaceae
Determination Fallopia convolvulus (Linnaeus) Á. Löve
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationAsteraceae: Centaurea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02172530
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number50485
CountryUnited States of America
StateNew York
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: New York: Orleans County
Locality[data not captured]
Date Collected1968-08-21
ProjectUS and Canada - Mass Digitization
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b41d4cb2-6d4d-4ba4-b974-a7abdfb88bc3
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02172530
HerbariumGH
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Centaurea nigra Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationRubiaceae: Galium
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02138470
CollectorF. R. Fosberg
Collector number50483
CountryUnited States of America
StateVirginia
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Virginia
Locality[data not captured]
Date Collected1968-08-18
ProjectUS and Canada - Mass Digitization
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/01938c47-712d-494b-9775-49e2f580e99e
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02138470
HerbariumGH
FamilyRubiaceae
Determination Galium mollugo Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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