Ophiorrhiza palauensis Valeton

  • Filed As

    Rubiaceae
    Ophiorrhiza palauensis Valeton

  • Collector(s)

    C. Trauernicht 318 with Obak Kitalong, 25 Jan 2008

  • Location

    Palau. The Rock Islands. Ngermid Island.

  • Habitat

    Collected in heavily shaded understory along gulch above inland, saltwater lake. Diverse forest with Horsefeldia and Eugenia as common elements.

  • Description

    Understory shrub 1 m tall growing in very moist soil. White petals not present on specimen - dropped from flowers before collection.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 05014406

    Occurrence ID: 1462e097-f65f-4f3c-9e52-fad122d0cd89

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  • Region

    Oceania

  • Country

    Palau

  • Locality

    The Rock Islands. Ngermid Island.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 66 m. (217 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    7.32017, 134.505

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The New York Botanical Garden
Institute of Economic Botany
Rubiaceae
Ophiorrhiza palauensis Valeton
Palau. The Rock Islands. Ngermid Island.
7°19’12.6"N, 134°30'18.6"E
66 m
Collected in heavily shaded understory along gulch
above inland, saltwater lake. Diverse forest with
Horsefeldia and Eugenia as common elements.
Understory shrub 1 m tall growing in very moist soil.
White petals not present on specimen - dropped from
flowers before collection.
25 Jan 2008
C, Trauemicht, Obak Kitalong 318
The V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation
05014406