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Pternandra azurea

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BISH 512517BotanyIsotype

Pternandra azurea

As recorded: Kibessia acuminatissima Merr.

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Magnoliopsida › Myrtales › Melastomataceae

Collected by
Elmer, A.D.E.
Collector number
21310
Date
October 1, 1922
Locality
Tawao
Island
Borneo
Region
Sabah (British North Borneo), Malaysia
Type status
Isotype
Record type
Preserved specimen
7 Bishop specimens of Pternandra azurea · collected 1922–1993Species page ›

Collected the same day

On October 1, 1922, Elmer, A.D.E. also collected 24+ other specimens.

Pternandra azurea observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1922. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 2 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2025-08-10.

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

Cite this specimen

Pternandra azurea. BISH 512517. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956468103. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/512517.

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