Timonius avenis Valeton

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BOTANICAL
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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Conservation International Lakekamu RAP survey
Papua New Guinea
Lae National Herbarium
11436 Rubiaceae
Timonius avenis Val. or aff.
Gulf Province; Lakekamu; east branch of the Avi Avi River, along the
riverbed passing through basecamp, elev. 350/E altimeter (105 mV colls
centered on coordinates 7° 44/E lat. x 146° 29.5/E long.
collection sequence 11434-11447; epiphyte with pendant vinelike
branches hanging over river, one sighting; twigs terete, dark brown
branching pattern opposed and decussate; stipules green, acuminate
leaves coriaceous, adaxial surface dark green, abaxially medium green
venation obscure; flower tube green, limb with 4 spreading lobes, petals
yellow, upper surface with linear callosities.
collection: W. Takeuchi & J. Kulang 11,436
det.:	WT;	8/97
coll. date: Oct. 25, 1996
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