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Sciaphila arfakiana

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BISH 561268BotanyHolotype

Sciaphila arfakiana

As recorded: Andruris vitiensis (A.C.Sm.) Giesen

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Liliopsida › Pandanales › Triuridaceae

Collected by
Smith, A.C.
Collector number
1486
Date
April 2, 1934
Locality
Nothern Limestone section
Region
Fiji
Elevation
200 m
Identified by
Smith, A.C.
Type status
Holotype
Record type
Preserved specimen
6 Bishop specimens of Sciaphila arfakiana · collected 1927–1991Species page ›

Collected the same day

On April 2, 1934, Smith, A.C. also collected 24+ other specimens.

Sciaphila arfakiana observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1934. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 5 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2023-04-11.

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

Cite this specimen

Sciaphila arfakiana. BISH 561268. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956342167. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/561268.

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