Polyscias corticata Gibbs

  • Filed As

    Araliaceae
    Polyscias corticata Gibbs

  • Collector(s)

    A. C. Smith 5804, 26 Aug 1947

  • Location

    Fiji. Viti Levu. Mba [formerly Tholo North]: Hills between Nggaliwana and Nandala Creeks, south of Nauwanga.

  • Habitat

    Dense forest.

  • Description

    Slender few-branched tree 4 m. high; inflorescences axillary among leaves congested toward apices of branches, composed of a rachis 5 - 10 cm. long and 8 - 12 lateral branches; calyx purplish distally; petals rich purple without, pale green within; styles yellowish. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 199017

    Occurrence ID: b18955e6-6370-43cd-8e89-8f78af43b142

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Apiales

  • Family

    Araliaceae

  • All Determinations

    Polyscias corticata Gibbs det A. C. Smith
    Note: "Ndravi"

  • Region

    Oceania

  • Country

    Fiji

  • Locality

    Viti Levu. Mba [formerly Tholo North]: Hills between Nggaliwana and Nandala Creeks, south of Nauwanga

  • Elevation

    Alt. 725 - 850 m. (2379 - 2789 ft.)

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