Astronia carolinensis Kaneh.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Astronia carolinensis Kaneh. ( syntype )

  • Collector(s)

    R. Kanehira 1380, Jul 1931

  • Location

    Federated States of Micronesia. Carolina Islands, Kusai, Mt. Hinkorn.

  • Habitat

    In damp primary forests.

  • Description

    Tree, 6 m high, 30-40 cm in diameter; flowers light yellowish. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 221321

    Occurrence ID: d8aa971a-48e1-4b11-8ae5-50707ad4b442

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  • Region

    Oceania

  • Country

    Federated States of Micronesia

  • Locality

    Carolina Islands, Kusai, Mt. Hinkorn.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 650 m. (2133 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    5.3094, 162.995

  • Georeferencing Method

    Estimated using locality data. These coordinates are in the mountains of Kosrae, but Mt. Hinkorn was not located by name. The habitat description says this was found in damp primary forest.

  • Geodetic Datum

    SAD69

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