Ophiorrhiza palauensis Valeton

  • Region

    Oceania

  • Country

    Palau

  • State/Province

    Ngchesar

  • Locality

    Mesekelet Waterfall Reserve, off eastern side of main Babeldaob loop road (16 km N of K-B Bridge).

  • Distribution

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The Flora of Palau
Ophiorrhiza palauensis Val.
(Rubiaceae)
Palau: Ngchesar State. Mesekelet Waterfall
Reserve, off eastern side of main Babeldaob loop
road (16 km N of K-B Bridge).
N 07° 26120.2"; E 134° 34* 2L0"; 46 m elev.
Herb growing in saturated, rocky/muddy soil on fíat
river bank (just below waterfall) in deep shade.
Flowers white, young fruits green. Collection made
after super-typhoon Haiyan. DNA, digital image.
Duplicates: 6
Gregory M. Plunkett, #2718 November 14,2013
Ann Kitalong, Van-Ray Tadao, Ke-Ting Kurt Chen,
Dawn Kingzio, and Joram Bultebaob.
A research collaboration of the Belau National Museum
and The New York Botanical Garden.
Fieldwork funded by the National Geographic Society.
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