Matthaea pubescens Merr. ex Perkins

  • Filed As

    Monimiaceae
    Matthaea pubescens Merr. ex Perkins ( possible type )

  • Collector(s)

    A. D. E. Elmer 11895, Sep 1909

  • Location

    Philippines. Davao del Sur. Todaya. Mt. Apo. Island of Mindanao. North of the Baruring river. On teh Talon side of the mountain range.

  • Habitat

    Moist rich humus covered soil in steep wooded slopes.

  • 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.

  • Specimen Notes

    2 of 2, see NY barcode 320763.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 320764

    Occurrence ID: a8be6a42-4215-413c-b86c-fffce8c4db63

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  • Region

    Asia

  • Country

    Philippines

  • State/Province

    Davao del Sur

  • Locality

    Todaya. Mt. Apo. Island of Mindanao. North of the Baruring river. On teh Talon side of the mountain range.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 914.4 m. (3000 ft.)

  • Distribution

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