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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationByttneriaceae: Melochia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00062901
Type StatusType
CollectorAlbert C. Smith
Collector number4361
CountryFiji
GeographyOceania: Polynesia (Region): Fiji: Viti Levu
LocalityMba, northern portion of Mount Evans Range, between Mount Vatuyanitu and Mount Natondra, grassland-forest transition, 700-900 m.
Date Collected1947-05-09 - 1947-05-12
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/96ce1c6b-9c29-4c2a-93d9-031f04cf1cbd
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00062901
HerbariumA
FamilyByttneriaceae
Type Status Type
Type of Melochia roseiflora A. C. Smith
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Melochia roseiflora A. C. Smith) J. Arnold Arbor. 1950. 31: 311.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
Thumbnail image of sheet
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RemarksShrub or small tree 2-4 m. high; pedicels and calyx deep pink, petals and stigmas rich pink, slightly paler than calyx, anthers yellow.

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