Polyosma gitingensis Elmer

  • Filed As

    Escalloniaceae
    Polyosma gitingensis Elmer ( syntype )

  • Collector(s)

    A. D. E. Elmer 12206, Apr 1910

  • Location

    Philippines. Capiz. Magallanes (Mt. Giting-Giting); Island of Sibuyan.

  • Habitat

    Reddish soil of a forested bench.

  • Description

    Slender tree. Stem 3 inches thick, 20 feet high, terete, branched above the middle; wood moderately soft, dingy or yellowish white, without odor or taste; bark smooth, mottled; main branches spreading, laxly rebranched, forming an elongated crown; twigs upwardly curved; leaves gracefully recurved, subchartaceous, shining green on the upper slightly folded surface, much light green beneath; inflorescence erect, terminal, the rachis, pedicels and calyx green; the corolla segments greenish yellow on the outside, whitish on the inner; filaments nd style green especially the stigma; anthers greenish yellow; flowers sweetly fragrant. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Specimen Notes

    2 of 2 sheets, NY barcodes 185892, 185893

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 185893

    Occurrence ID: bd617f24-4efe-4d1d-b109-7a87131bf9ea

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  • Region

    Asia

  • Country

    Philippines

  • State/Province

    Capiz

  • Locality

    Magallanes (Mt. Giting-Giting); Island of Sibuyan

  • Elevation

    Alt. 381 m. (1250 ft.)

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