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Leptolejeunea elliptica

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BISH 795240Botany

Leptolejeunea elliptica

As recorded: Leptolejeunea subacuta Steph. ex A.Evans

Plantae › Marchantiophyta › Jungermanniopsida › Porellales › Lejeuneaceae

Collected by
Miller, H.A.; Whittier, H.O.H.A. Miller →H.O. Whittier →
Collector number
7294
Date
July 17, 1960
Locality
Mount Fuinkol summit
Island
Kusaie
Region
Micronesia
Elevation
610 m
Record type
Preserved specimen
42 Bishop specimens of Leptolejeunea elliptica · collected 1960–2004Species page ›

Collected the same day

On July 17, 1960, Miller, H.A.; Whittier, H.O. also collected 24+ other specimens.

Leptolejeunea elliptica observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1960. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 3 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-04-26.

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

Cite this specimen

Leptolejeunea elliptica. BISH 795240. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956625551. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/795240.

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