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Homalanthus arfakiensis

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BISH 455992Botany

Homalanthus arfakiensis

As recorded: Homalanthus arfakiensis Hutch.

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Magnoliopsida › Malpighiales › Euphorbiaceae

Collected by
van Royen, P.
Collector number
11360
Date
July 6, 1976
Locality
Victor Emanuel Range, Bokulbet
Region
East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Elevation
2,840 m
Identified by
Esser, H.J.
Record type
Preserved specimen
15 Bishop specimens of Homalanthus arfakiensis · collected 1960–1976Species page ›

Collected the same day

On July 6, 1976, van Royen, P. also collected 24+ other specimens.

Homalanthus arfakiensis observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1976. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 1 research-grade sighting in the wild, most recently on 2026-02-23.

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

Cite this specimen

Homalanthus arfakiensis. BISH 455992. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956579346. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/455992.

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