Kermadec Islands, Raoul Island, Matatirohia, Raoul Accommodation House Grounds
Georeferences:
Latitude and Longitude (WGS84):
-29.2417 -177.917
Verbatim locality:
Kermadec Ecological Region, Kermadec Group, Raoul Island, Matatirohia, Raoul Island Accommodation House Grounds
Verbatim collector:
PJ de Lange K450
Standardised collector:
Peter J. de Lange
Verbatim date:
08 May 2009
Start date:
2009-05-08
Land District:
North Auckland Land District
Ecological District:
Kermadec
Country:
New Zealand
Native lands:
Te Aupōuri
Georeferences:
Latitude and Longitude (WGS84):
29°15´ S 177°55´ W (WGS84 -29.25 -177.916667)
Altitudes:
from 58m
Notes:
Sparingly naturalised in rank grassland near Accommodation House. Sex saplings seen in the immediate area of where a single large tree had been growing until it was cut over in 2007. also occuring as scattered saplings along road to, and around swimming pool - all of these plants are destined to be sprayed and cut out as part of the weed management programme in place on the island. Shoots appressed puberulent. Leaves glossy, dark red above and reddish brown beneath; veins and middrib pink on both sides; margins pale pink in irregular patches and strips. Inflorescences usually curving; flowers pink.
Specimen notes
Herbarium history:
Duplicate of AK 305629 Auckland Museum Herbarium
Auckland, New Zealand
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