Ilex volkensiana (Loes.) Kaneh. & Hatus.

  • Filed As

    Aquifoliaceae
    Ilex volkensiana (Loes.) Kaneh. & Hatus.

  • Collector(s)

    C. Trauernicht 99, 18 Feb 2005

  • Location

    Federated States of Micronesia. Pohnpei. Nahna Laud I.

  • Habitat

    Low, open canopy ridgetop cloud forest. Low, open canopy (4-6 m). Heavy rainfall ( 400+ in/yr); vegetation dominated by small trees and shrubs (Pandanus patina, Glochidion, Garcina) covered in epiphytic ferns and mosses. Very shallow soil.

  • Description

    Small tree, 3 m tall, flowers 0.5 cm, perianth 2 series, 4 parts each, 4 stamens alternate with petals; gynecium green, spherical, calyx green, reduced. Leaves alternate, petioles dark red/brown wtih prominent rib on underside.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 202831

    Occurrence ID: df400c3b-32bf-4b4e-bcc0-b54a24ec6a54

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  • Region

    Oceania

  • Country

    Federated States of Micronesia

  • State/Province

    Pohnpei

  • Locality

    Nahna Laud I

  • Elevation

    Alt. 767 m. (2516 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    6.8712, 158.23

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    1000

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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