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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationCaesalpiniaceae: Cassia
Classification 1Caesalpiniaceae: Chamaecrista
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00053967
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20538
CountryColombia
StateSantander
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Santander
Locality18 km S of Socorro, 6°19-21'N, 73°16'W
Georeference6.0, -73.26666667 Method: Unknown
Date Collected1944-06-28
Elevation1200 m
Habitatin thicket
ContainerPlants of Colombia, S.A.; Cordillera Oriental; Colombian Cinchona Mission
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/864b78af-cbf9-47ea-b4a9-39dc5e69f9e8
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00053967
HerbariumGH
FamilyCaesalpiniaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Cassia tetraphylla var. colombiana H. S. Irwin
Taxon Reference(for Cassia tetraphylla var. colombiana H. S. Irwin) Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1964. 12: 104.
FamilyCaesalpiniaceae
Determination Chamaecrista desvauxii var. mollissima (Bentham) H. S. Irwin & Barneby
Determination Remarks [current name]
FamilyCaesalpiniaceae
Determination Cassia sp.
Determination Remarks [label name]
FamilyCaesalpiniaceae
Determination Chamaecrista tetraphylla (Desvaux) Britton & Rose
Determined byL.B. Smith [Lyman B. Smith]
Annotation Text[typed on label]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Stelis
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 2 preparations)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00271912; 00084410
Type StatusTypeMaterial
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20878
CountryColombia
StateCaldas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Caldas
LocalityCerro Churumbelo, 2nd ridge n of Quebrada Peñas Blancas. s.w. of Santuario, Cerro Tatamá
Georeference5.0, -76.06666667 Method: Unknown
Date Collected1944-12-03
Elevation3135 m
ContainerPlants of Colombia, S.A.; Cordillera Oriental; Colombian Cinchona Mission
Organism/Item1 of 2
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/9a4a807b-5c93-4dcd-a1b3-1e2d853a3a03
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00271912
HerbariumAMES
Previous ownershipex Orchid Herbarium of L. A. Garay No.3358
FamilyOrchidaceae
Type Status Holotype
Holotype of Stelis sanguinea Garay
Verified byG. A. Romero & I. Ferreras (AMES)
Date Determined2009-04-17
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Taxon Reference(for Stelis sanguinea Garay) Canad. J. Bot. 1956. 34: 354.
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Stelis sanguinea Garay
Determination Remarks [label name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
Organism/Item2 of 2
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/6f9d1ef6-7327-4174-8644-e5e57c717962
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00084410
HerbariumAMES
Previous ownershipex Orchid Herbarium of Leslie A. Garay #3358
FamilyOrchidaceae
Type Status TypeMaterial
TypeMaterial of Stelis sanguinea Garay
Verified byRomero, Gustavo Adolfo & Ferreras, Irina
Determination RemarksFlower from holotype at AMES [is a fragment] [filed under] [current name]
Taxon Reference(for Stelis sanguinea Garay) Canad. J. Bot. 1956. 34: 354.
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Stelis sanguinea Garay
Determination Remarks [label name]
Annotation TextType!
SubcollectionOrchid Slide Cabinets
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeMicroscope slide
Preparation MethodGlycerine
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Stelis
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 2 preparations)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00271915; 00084323
Type StatusTypeMaterial
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20875
CountryColombia
StateCaldas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Caldas
LocalityCerro Churumbelo, 2nd ridge north of Quebrada Peñas Blancas, SW of Santuario, Cerro Tatamá
Georeference5.0, -76.06666667 Method: Unknown
Date Collected1944-12-03
Elevation2835 m
HabitatMoist temperate forest, on mossy trunk
ContainerPlants of Colombia, S.A.; Cordillera Oriental; Colombian Cinchona Mission
Organism/Item1 of 2
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/f386818d-b12a-4330-823b-9917a7815288
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00271915
HerbariumAMES
Previous ownershipex Orchid Herbarium of L. A. Garay No.3363
FamilyOrchidaceae
Type Status Holotype
Holotype of Stelis navicularis Garay
Verified byG. A. Romero & I. Ferreras (AMES)
Date Determined2009-04-28
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Taxon Reference(for Stelis navicularis Garay) Canad. J. Bot. 1956. 34: 353.
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Stelis navicularis Garay
Determined byGaray, Leslie Andrew
Determination Remarks [label name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
Organism/Item2 of 2
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/3defb73f-9558-4737-baa9-bde62e36542a
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00084323
HerbariumAMES
Previous ownershipex Orchid Herbarium of L. A. Garay No.3363
FamilyOrchidaceae
Type Status TypeMaterial
TypeMaterial of Stelis navicularis Garay
Verified byRomero, Gustavo Adolfo & Ferreras, Irina
Date Determined2013-03-13
Determination RemarksFlower from holotype at AMES [is a fragment] [filed under] [current name]
Taxon Reference(for Stelis navicularis Garay) Canad. J. Bot. 1956. 34: 353.
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Stelis navicularis Garay
Determination Remarks [label name]
Annotation TextType
SubcollectionOrchid Slide Cabinets
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeMicroscope slide
Preparation MethodGlycerine
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Stelis
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 2 preparations)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00287742; 00084210
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20782
CountryColombia
StateNorte de Santander
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Norte de Santander
LocalityValley of Río Chitagá. Km s.s.e. of Chitagá
Georeference07° 02' N, 72° 38' W
Date Collected1944-09-24
Elevation3140 - 3500 m
Habitatscrub paramo; on mossy branch
ContainerPlants of Colombia; Cordillera Oriental
Organism/Item1 of 2
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/17ae5ae4-d0b7-4ad0-9638-c18ad5935d96
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00287742
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Stelis furfuracea F. Lehmann & Kraenzlin
Determined byRomero, Gustavo Adolfo & Ferreras, Irina
Date Determined2013-01-30
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Stelis furfuracea F. Lehmann & Kraenzlin
Determined byGaray, Leslie Andrew
Determination Remarks [label name]
Accession NumberAMES 67023
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
Organism/Item2 of 2
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/1b302b9e-02f3-4951-aae3-1f8dbb847cd4
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00084210
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Stelis furfuracea F. Lehmann & Kraenzlin
Determined byRomero, Gustavo Adolfo & Ferreras, Irina
Date Determined2012-01-31
Determination RemarksFlower from specimen at AMES [is a fragment] [filed under] [current name]
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Stelis furfuracea F. Lehmann & Kraenzlin
Determination Remarks [label name]
SubcollectionOrchid Slide Cabinets
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeMicroscope slide
Preparation MethodGlycerine
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Stelis
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00061184
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20875
CountryColombia
StateCaldas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Caldas
LocalityCerro Churumbelo. 2nd ridge n. of Quebrada Peñas Blancas. s.w. of SAntuario, Cerro Tatamá
Georeference05° N, 76° 04' W
Date Collected1944-12-03
Elevation2835 m
Habitaton mossy trunk; moist temperate forest
ContainerPlants of Colombia, S.A.; Cordillera Oriental; Colombian Cinchona Mission
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/cc337e8b-3ab2-41e2-a479-28791f109d2f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00061184
HerbariumGH
FamilyOrchidaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Stelis navicularis Garay
Verified byRomero, Gustavo Adolfo
Date Determined1998-03-**
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Taxon Reference(for Stelis navicularis Garay) Canad. J. Bot. 1956. 34: 353.
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Stelis navicularis Garay
Determined byLuer, Carlyle August
Date Determined2014
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Stelis navicularis Garay
Determination Remarks [label name]
Annotation TextIsotype
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Elleanthus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02159788
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20862
CountryColombia
StateCaldas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Caldas
LocalityFilo Cachirí, of Quebrada Termales, drainage of Río Chinchiná, 20 km. e.s.e. of Manizales
Date Collected1944-11-24
Verbatim Elevation3165 m. (aneroid reading)
HabitatScrub páramo.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/1891f2e9-cfee-4734-9479-3ec5a3fe0dd7
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02159788
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Elleanthus sp.
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Sobralia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02161619
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20646
CountryColombia
StateSantander
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Santander
LocalityArenal, Chicamocha Valley
Date Collected1944-08-19
Verbatim Elevation1740 m.
HabitatDry grassy hillside
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/2b78b5c0-45e9-45b4-a226-b7fa38308772
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02161619
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Sobralia violacea Linden ex Lindley
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Stelis
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02088356
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20879
CountryColombia
StateCaldas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Caldas
LocalityCord. Occidental, Cerro [Churumbelo], 2nd ridge n. of Quebrada Penas Blancas, s. w. of [Santianio] Cerro Tatama
Date Collected1944-12-03
Verbatim Elevation3135 m.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/9f4c20fe-5a18-4362-a3d9-7d1e68f8b4a0
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02088356
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Stelis major H. G. Reichenbach
Determined byLuer, Carlyle August
Date Determined2016-08-**
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Accession NumberAMES 76848
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Stelis
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02088355
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20879
CountryColombia
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia
LocalityCerro Churumbel, 2nd ridge n. of Quebrada Penas Blancas, s. w. of Santuario, Cerro Tatama.
Georeference5 N, 76 4 W
Date Collected1944-12-03
Verbatim Elevation3135 m.
HabitatMoist temperate forest.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/8e958d86-3b75-4f6d-bdfd-7c7b4e2af89b
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02088355
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Stelis major H. G. Reichenbach
Determined byLuer, Carlyle August
Date Determined2016-08-**
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Accession NumberAMES 67031
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Epidendrum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02110356
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20820
CountryColombia
StateCaldas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Caldas
LocalityQuebrada de Peñas Blancas, Mariquita Highway
Date Collected1944-10-18
Verbatim Elevation3365 m
HabitatEpiphytic on mossy tree trunk; Remnant of forest by stream.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/a2b979d0-e7bd-47ca-8b01-09c2d69349ab
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02110356
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Epidendrum anthoceros Linden ex H. G. Reichenbach
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Accession NumberAMES 67030
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Epidendrum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02110355
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20820
CountryColombia
StateCaldas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Caldas
LocalityQuebrada de Peñas Blancas, Mariquita Highway, 29 km. n. of Manizales (drainage of Río Blanco.)
Georeference5° 5' N, 75° 25' W
Date Collected1944-10-18
Verbatim Elevation3365 m
HabitatRemnant of forest by stream. Epiphytic on mossy tree trunk
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/0faac0d1-c7ef-4130-b4c2-f8b95dc728dc
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02110355
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Epidendrum anthoceros Linden ex H. G. Reichenbach
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Accession NumberAMES 67097
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Epidendrum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02110354
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20820
CountryColombia
StateCaldas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Caldas
LocalityQuebrada de Peñas Blancas, Mariquita Highway, drainage of Río Blanco, 29 km. n. of Manizales
Georeference5° 5' N, 75° 25' W
Date Collected1944-10-18
Verbatim Elevation3365 m.
HabitatRemnant of forest by stream. Epiphytic on mossy tree trunk
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b8ec9fae-26cf-461e-b7e4-1aee3b0bf6d3
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02110354
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Epidendrum anthoceros Linden ex H. G. Reichenbach
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Epidendrum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02109155
CollectorH. St. John
CountryColombia
StateBoyacá
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Boyacá
LocalityCanyon of Río Pomera, 13 km. n.w. of Arcabuco
Date Collected1944-08-20
Verbatim Elevation2870 m.
Habitatthicket on steep bank.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/67000469-f34e-4f33-808d-6fefd86cdc39
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02109155
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Epidendrum fimbriatum var. rhomboglossum (Kraenzlin) C. Schweinfurth
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Accession NumberAMES 67029
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Epidendrum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02109201
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20863
CountryColombia
StateCaldas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Caldas
LocalityCordillera Central; Filo Cachiri, w. of Quebrada Termales
Georeference4 59 0 N, 75 23 0 W
Date Collected1944-11-24
Verbatim Elevation3165 m
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/696f4358-bd85-4a3d-b8ea-a061186b8389
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02109201
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Epidendrum frigidum Linden ex Lindley
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Accession NumberAMES 67028
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Epidendrum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02109200
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20863
CountryColombia
StateCaldas
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Caldas
LocalityFilo Cachirí, of Quebrada Termales, drainage of Río Chinchiná, 20 km. e.s.e. of Manizales
Georeference4 59 0 N, 75 23 0 W
Date Collected1944-11-24
Verbatim Elevation3165 M
HabitatScrub páRAMO
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b793baae-3118-46b8-83a7-e5a2d50f73ea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02109200
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Epidendrum frigidum Linden ex Lindley
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Accession NumberAMES 67771
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Epidendrum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02109400
CollectorH. St. John
Collector number20596
CountryColombia
StateSantander
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Colombia: Santander
LocalityCordilelra Oriental; Quebrada Angulo, 4 km. s. of Lebrija
Georeference7 5 0 N, 73 13 0 W
Date Collected1944-07-29
Verbatim Elevation955 m. (3100 ft.)
Habitatterrestrial in dry grassalnds
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/ea3eeb18-1c87-4a6f-a668-47cd4de47bb0
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02109400
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Epidendrum ibaguense Kunth
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Accession NumberAMES 67027
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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