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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationGunneraceae: Gunnera
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00056425
Type StatusHolotype
CollectorJames West
Collector number8324
CountryBolivia
StateTarija
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Bolivia: Tarija
LocalityRincon de la Victoria, 15 km. southwest of Tarija, streamside meadow, ca. 2000 m.
Date Collected1937-02-10
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/a2a15919-794a-43cd-903c-1dcc2340fa29
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00056425
HerbariumGH
FamilyGunneraceae
Type Status Holotype
Holotype of Gunnera schindleri L. E. Mora
Determination Remarks [filed under]
Taxon Reference(for Gunnera schindleri L. E. Mora) Mutisia 1978. 45: 5.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksPerennial herb to ca. 1 m. fl dull reddish-brown.

ClassificationBromeliaceae: Puya
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00029328
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorJames West
Collector number8345
CountryBolivia
StateTarija
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Bolivia: Tarija
LocalityCuesta de Sama, 30-35 km. northwest of Tarija, on road to Villazon, 2800-2900 m.
Date Collected1937-02-12
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/e8472200-7023-4dd8-ae41-e4855833ca01
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00029328
HerbariumGH
FamilyBromeliaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Puya minima L. B. Smith
Determination Remarks [filed under]
Taxon Reference(for Puya minima L. B. Smith) Phytologia 1961. 7: 423.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationBegoniaceae: Begonia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00068253
Type StatusHolotype
CollectorJames West
Collector number8413
CountryArgentina
StateSalta
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Argentina: Salta
LocalityHills back of Tartagal
Date Collected1937-02-23
Elevation500 m
HabitatSteep slope under tall trees, subtropical forest
SubstrateClay
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/70c50d8d-3236-4165-8128-bce838aa8253
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00068253
HerbariumGH
Previous ownershipUniversity of California Herbarium
FamilyBegoniaceae
Type Status Holotype
Holotype of Begonia micranthera var. fimbriata L. B. Smith & B. G. Schubert
Verified byTebbitt, Mark C.
Date Determined2006-12-05
Determination Remarks [filed under]
Taxon Reference(for Begonia micranthera var. fimbriata L. B. Smith & B. G. Schubert) Darwiniana 1941. 5: 98.
FamilyBegoniaceae
Determination Begonia cinnabarina Hooker
Determined byTebbitt, Mark C.
Determination Remarks [current name]
FamilyBegoniaceae
Determination Begonia micranthera var. fimbriata L. B. Smith & B. G. Schubert
Determined byL.B. Smith & B.G. Schubert
Date Determined1941-03-**
Annotation TextType
FamilyBegoniaceae
Determination Begonia sp.
Determination Remarks [label name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationAraceae: Synandrospadix
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01874038
CollectorJames West
Collector number8423
CountryArgentina
StateSalta
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Argentina: Salta
LocalityDept. Anta, Sierra La Lumbrera, near Rio Las Canas, ca. 38km. northeast of Lumbreras Station, on F.C.C.N.A.
Date Collected1937-02-19
Verbatim Elevation750 m
Habitatmixed, subtropical woodland among moderate underbrush
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/4e8a30ff-03d8-4da2-a744-2aebd8a7fbc1
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01874038
HerbariumGH
FamilyAraceae
Determination Synandrospadix vermitoxicus (Grisebach) Engler
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationApocynaceae: Mandevilla
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02379514
CollectorJames West
Collector number8258
CountryBolivia
StateTarija
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Bolivia: Tarija
LocalityProv. O'Connor, hills north of Entre Rios
Date Collected1937-02-06
Verbatim Elevationca. 1400m.
Habitatclimbing over shrubs, mouth of ravine in densely wooded hills.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/64557408-2f2a-4c74-aa48-69f8a2be1e6f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02379514
HerbariumGH
FamilyApocynaceae
Determination Mandevilla laxa (Ruiz & Pavon) Woodson
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksUsually scattering individuals, but occasionally gregarious, as near Tafi Viejo, Tucuman.

ClassificationBromeliaceae: Pitcairnia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02015203
CollectorJames West
Collector number8111
CountryPeru
StateLa Libertad
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Peru: La Libertad
LocalityCerro Cacanan, near Huamachuco
Date Collected1937-11-26
Verbatim Elevation3250 m
Habitatamong rocks, small shallow gulch in steep, south-facing limestone slope
Frequencydense clumps, only one flowing individual
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/df2bcd9a-4b4b-47b0-994b-0f28bf81a520
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02015203
HerbariumGH
FamilyBromeliaceae
Determination Pitcairnia pungens Kunth
Determined bySmith, Lyman Bradford
Date Determined1938-09-14
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationBromeliaceae: Puya
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02015453
CollectorJames West
Collector number8323
CountryBolivia
StateTarija
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Bolivia: Tarija
LocalityRincon de la Victoria, 15km. southwest of Tarija
Date Collected1937-02-10
Habitaton rock outcrop, edge of sheltered ravine, half-shade
Frequencyonly specimen [...] noted in this valley
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/9f534fd1-6882-4e12-ba4d-f02bbd110cad
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02015453
HerbariumGH
FamilyBromeliaceae
Determination Puya dyckioides (Baker) Mez
Determined byVaradarajan, Ganapathy Subramaniam
Date Determined1986
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationBromeliaceae: Bromelia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02546170
CollectorJames West
Collector number8380
CountryArgentina
StateJujuy
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Argentina: Jujuy: San Pedro
Localityalong Rio San Pedro above La Medieta; station on F. C. C. N. A.
Date Collected1937-02-16
Verbatim Elevation800 m.
Habitatmix of subtropical forest, half shade, humus soil
Frequencycommon
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/50a8193e-a505-4dfc-b318-18781ab88ae8
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02546170
HerbariumGH
FamilyBromeliaceae
Determination Bromelia serra Grisebach
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarks[see label]

ClassificationBromeliaceae: Deuterocohnia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02546589
CollectorJames West
Collector number8386
CountryArgentina
StateJujuy
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Argentina: Jujuy: San Pedro
LocalityBluffs of San Pedro between San Juancito and La Mendieta, station on F. C. C. N. A.
Date Collected1937-02-16
Verbatim Elevation800 m.
Habitatvertical sandstone cliffs, subtropical forest
Frequencyseemingly limited
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/0e9bcc53-9465-466f-994c-7fe2033e7ece
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02546589
HerbariumGH
FamilyBromeliaceae
Determination Deuterocohnia longipetala Mez
Determined bySchütz, Nicole
Date Determined2011
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationBromeliaceae: Deuterocohnia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02546615
CollectorJames West
Collector number8379
CountryBolivia
StateTarija
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Bolivia: Tarija
LocalityQuebrada Tenalpa, 20 km. east of Villazon, on road to Tarija
Date Collected1937-02-12
Verbatim Elevation3400 m.
Habitatbarren, gravelly canyon slopes, with Oreocereus Celsianus, other cacti and xerophytic bushes
Frequencyabundant
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/bfd23ec6-3dc9-474d-8be2-23e970c83142
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02546615
HerbariumGH
FamilyBromeliaceae
Determination Deuterocohnia strobilifera var. inermis L. B. Smith
Determined bySchütz, Nicole
Date Determined2010
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarksabundant in this locality; not noted elsewhere in region

ClassificationSolanaceae: Datura
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00861916
CollectorJames West
Collector number8259
CountryBolivia
StateTarija
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Bolivia: Tarija
LocalityProv. O'Connor, valley of Rio Naranjas near Entre Rios
Date Collected1937-02-06
Verbatim Elevation1300 m.
Habitatisolated, grassy knob near Indian huts [Verbatim transcription of historical term]
ProjectHerbariomiX - Dior
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/e35cd6ce-2d6f-4104-9af1-a485dc0e6c03
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00861916
HerbariumGH
FamilySolanaceae
Determination Datura stramonium Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationSolanaceae: Lycium
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00813563
CollectorJames West
Collector number8425
CountryArgentina
StateSalta
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Argentina: Salta
LocalityVespucio Station on F.C.C.N.A.
Date Collected1937-02-24
Verbatim Elevation450 m.
Habitatmargin of woods, level ground
ProjectHerbariomiX - Dior
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/f906c8ed-8998-4eb7-9302-41d27e77ce58
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00813563
HerbariumGH
FamilySolanaceae
Determination Lycium cestroides Schlechtendal
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationSolanaceae: Lycium
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00813546
CollectorJames West
Collector number8307
CountryBolivia
StateTarija
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Bolivia: Tarija
LocalityRio Guadalquivir, 5 km. west of Tarija
Date Collected1937-02-09
Verbatim Elevation1900 m.
Habitatriverside brush-formation
ProjectHerbariomiX - Dior
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/1c3dabfb-e707-463f-b9ee-6ab9d74e2427
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00813546
HerbariumGH
FamilySolanaceae
Determination Lycium cestroides Schlechtendal
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationSolanaceae: Capsicum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01003038
CollectorJames West
Collector number8389
CountryArgentina
StateSalta
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Argentina: Salta
LocalityAnta, near Rio Las Canas, Sierra Lumbrera, 38km. northeast of Lumbreras
Date Collected1937-02-20
Verbatim Elevationca. 800m.
Habitatfloor of subtropical woods
ProjectHerbariomiX - Dior
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/c6e7ca15-7271-498c-90a2-bcd5c5b78857
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01003038
HerbariumGH
FamilySolanaceae
Determination Capsicum baccatum Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksUsed as condiment by native population, extremely pungent [ethnobotanical data]

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