Polystachya caracasana Rchb.f.

  • Filed As

    Orchidaceae
    Polystachya caracasana Rchb.f.

  • Collector(s)

    N. L. Britton 1395, 12 Sep 1907-13 Sep 1907

  • Location

    Jamaica. Near Middle Quarters, Black River and Vicinity.

  • Habitat

    Shaded bank.

  • Description

    herb. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 59329

    Occurrence ID: 5d60fbb6-01bb-4c15-92fc-26635a909a91

  • Related Publications

    [Article] Peraza-Flores, Lizandro N., et al. 2011. Taxonomic notes in American (Orchidaceae): The identity of (Hook.) Rchb.f and the reestablishment of Rchb.f. J. Torrey Bot. Soc. 138 (4): 366-380.

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Jamaica

  • Locality

    Near Middle Quarters, Black River and Vicinity.

  • Coordinates

    18.1033, -77.8336

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    3131.57

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of the Middle Quarters center were located. Linear extent was calculated as the halved distance between coordinates and center of nearest named place, West Lacovia (3120 m). Uncertainty radius was determined using the MaNIS Georef. Calculator.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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Flora of the Greater Antilles Project
Polystachya foliosa (Hooker) Reichenbach f.
Det. James D. Ackerman (UPRRP)	2002
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