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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationOrchidaceae: Eulophia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02341828
CollectorJ. B. Gillett
Collector number13392
CountryKenya
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Kenya
LocalityEL WAK, Northern Prov. ERGI (Somali) EL WAK.
Georeference2 49 N, 40 56 E
Date Collected1952-05-29
Verbatim Elevation360 m
HabitatFlat gypsaceous limestone plain with many swallet holes; soil white. Overgrazedd Commiphora-Acacia open scrub; White overgrazed gypraceous limestone soil, sheltering in a climb of bushes with Aloe no. 13393
Frequency1 plant only seen here and elsewhere
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/615ff6db-23f2-4695-bedd-995c8d469d18
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02341828
HerbariumECON
Previous ownershipAMES 76843
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Eulophia schimperiana A. Richard, Dillon & Petit
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarkswith abundant Aloƫ and other succulents; Handsome, worth cultivating as an oramental

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