Matthaea pubescens Merr. ex Perkins
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Filed As
Monimiaceae
Matthaea pubescens Merr. ex Perkins ( possible type ) -
Collector(s)
A. D. E. Elmer 11895, Sep 1909
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Location
Philippines. Davao del Sur. Todaya. Mt. Apo. Island of Mindanao. North of the Baruring river. On teh Talon side of the mountain range.
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Habitat
Moist rich humus covered soil in steep wooded slopes.
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Description
Wood soft, sappy white; inflorescence axillary; the cap flattish, sunken at the apex, reddish, the lid first spliting open at the top and then falling - leaving the rim-like receptacle with the flowers exposed; the basal portion of the flowers red, otherwise creamy white; fruits scattering or forming dense clumps several inches thick, dull blue, ellipsoid, 1 inch long, upon dark blue pedicels. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.
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Specimen Notes
2 of 2, see NY barcode 320763.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 320764
Occurrence ID: a8be6a42-4215-413c-b86c-fffce8c4db63
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Laurales
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Family
Monimiaceae
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All Determinations
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Type Details
possible type of Matthaea pubescens Merr. ex Perkins
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Region
Asia
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Country
Philippines
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State/Province
Davao del Sur
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Locality
Todaya. Mt. Apo. Island of Mindanao. North of the Baruring river. On teh Talon side of the mountain range.
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Elevation
Alt. 914.4 m. (3000 ft.)
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Distribution
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Matthaea pubescens Merr. ex Perkins