Medinilla benguetensis Elmer

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Medinilla benguetensis Elmer ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    A. D. E. Elmer 8435, Mar 1907

  • Location

    Philippines. Benguet. Luzon: Baguio.

  • Habitat

    Limestone cliffs.

  • Description

    Bushy and scandent shrub; leaves shining green on both sides, leathery, its basal portion (short petiole) pink; branches numerous, crooked; infructescence subpendulous. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 228819

    Occurrence ID: 835dfcbe-e5d2-402d-b553-f8b46714e66c

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  • Region

    Asia

  • Country

    Philippines

  • State/Province

    Benguet

  • Locality

    Luzon: Baguio

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1524 m. (5000 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    16.4013, 120.588

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    6301.57

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of the city center were located. Linear extent was calculated as the distance between coordinates and farthest extent of city (6290 m). Uncertainty radius was determined using MaNIS Georef. Calculator.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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