Plethiandra robusta (Cogn.) M.P.Nayar

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    Melastomataceae
    Plethiandra robusta (Cogn.) M.P.Nayar

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    NY Barcode: 04419990

    Occurrence ID: 7888f8de-a74e-48cb-9482-e0694994ffc4

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Plants of Indonesia
Melastomataceae
Plethiandra robusta (Cogn.) Nayar
Determined by: J.C. Regalado 11/94
Locality:
Borneo. C. Kalimantan. Sintang. HPH Km 70; NE of camp
along main logging road and cutting block environs.
Lat.:	0 0 51 1 53.6 * S
Long.: 112° 13' 29.9" E
Habitat	Alt 150 m
Mixed Dipterocarp forest, associates include: Shorea,
Hopea, Sindora, Knema. Red clay soil.
Morphology:
Epiphytic climber, 50 m long, growing on Shorea. Bark
reddish-silver. Leaves fleshy with primary veins prominently
raised beneath. Inflorescence fasicuiate. Calyx pale cream
at base, apex rasberry, dull. Petals white. Anthers bright
yellow. Fragrant.
Local name:
Notes:
Church, A.C., Mahyar, U.W. ,lndah, Ismail, and Hamzah
787	Saturday, April 09,1994
HERBARIUM BOGORIENSE
HARVARD UNIVERSITY HERBARIA
04419990