Peperomia kusaiensis Hosok.

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FLORA OF THE CAROLINE ISLANDS
Pepemmia kusaiensis Hosok,
PIPERACEAE	NY
CAROLINE ISLANDS
KOSRAE: Utwe Municipality; trail to summit of Mt. Finkol. Cloud forest with
Neuberaia, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Syzygium stelecanthum, Meryta, Fagraea,
Astronidium, Angiopteris, Psychotria, Sphaeroptens (2 spp.), and numerous
ferns in understory.
Epiphytic herb, stems creeping, leaves dark green above, pal green below, 3-
nerved. Spikes green. Occasional locally. DNA voucher.
Lat/Long: 5<> 18' 34" N 162° 59 29 E
Elev: 1624 ft = 495 m
David H. Lorence 10147	02	FEB	2010
C. Ciancini, W. Law, K. Wood, J. Sanney
NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (PTBG)
Fieldwork suppported by NTBG, New York Botanical Garden,
Germeshausen Foundation, Marisla Foundation, National Science
Foundation, National Geographic Society, and Rasmussen Foundation
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