Abelmoschus todayensis Elmer

  • Filed As

    Malvaceae
    Abelmoschus todayensis Elmer ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    A. D. E. Elmer 11028, Jun 1909

  • Location

    Philippines. Davao del Sur. Todaya (Mt. Apo); Island of Mindanao.

  • Habitat

    Compact soil of the cogon region.

  • Description

    Perennials from hard tuberous roots. Stems several from the same root, green, branched, 2 to 3 feet high. Leaves limp, early wilting, somewhat paler beneath; flower nodding, odorless, the involucral calyx green; petals light yellow except the dark purple base; staminoidal tube creamy white with yellowish anthers; pistil dark red; old capsules 1 inch long. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 186393

    Occurrence ID: 163e7b2a-567e-4a54-b48d-5047bd53e57a

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  • Region

    Asia

  • Country

    Philippines

  • State/Province

    Davao del Sur

  • Locality

    Todaya (Mt. Apo); Island of Mindanao

  • Elevation

    Alt. 304.8 m. (1000 ft.)

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