Hedyotis rapensis var. typica (F.Br.) Fosberg

The New York Botanical Garden
National Geographic Society, 2002 Rapa M Expedition
Rubiaceae
Hedyotis rapensis (F. Br.) Fosberg var. typica Fosberg
French Polynesia, Austral Islands, Rapa. Coastal forest east of
Area village, <1 m, 144°18T0" W, 27°35’40" S
On rock, flowers and leaves seem larger than typical var. typica.
Flwrs fragrant, sweet like citrus blossums. Rapan name “Tiare
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Timothy J Motley 2827
w/ Ron Fenstemacher
Apr. 25, 2002
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