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BISH 417560Botany

Epiblastus sciadanthus

As recorded: Epiblastus sciadanthus (F.Muell.) Schltr.

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Liliopsida › Asparagales › Orchidaceae

Collected by
Whistler, W.A.
Collector number
W2555
Date
May 31, 1975
Locality
Cinder cone of Mata-ole-Afi
Island
Savaii
Region
Samoa
Elevation
1,550 m
Identified by
not listed
Record type
Preserved specimen
3 Bishop specimens of Epiblastus sciadanthus · collected 1973–1976Species page ›

Collected the same day

On May 31, 1975, Whistler, W.A. also collected 9 other specimens.

Epiblastus sciadanthus observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1975. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 2 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2025-08-04.

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Epiblastus sciadanthus. BISH 417560. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956225649. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/417560.

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