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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationAsteraceae: Verbesina
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00013492
Type StatusHolotype
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number1815
CountryDominica
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica
LocalitySt. Paul Parish, Trois Piton, 4400 ft.
Date Collected1964-10-23
Elevation1341 m
HabitatBarren area on mountain top
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/40d8eb3b-a7c7-4bc0-b9c2-3b6e76e415a4
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00013492
HerbariumA
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Verbesina guadeloupensis Urban
Determined byD. H. Nicolson
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyAsteraceae
DeterminationInQuestion Verbesina guadeloupensis Urban
Determined byR. A. Howard
Date Determined1989
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Verbesina howardiana Olsen
Determined byJ. S. Olsen (SWMT)
Date Determined1989-05-09
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
Annotation TextHolotype
FamilyAsteraceae
Type Status Holotype
Holotype of Verbesina howardiana Olsen
Verified byHarvard University Herbaria LAPI Team
Date Determined2008-11-**
Taxon Reference(for Verbesina howardiana Olsen) Phytologia 1989. 67: 107.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Malaxis
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00253165
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number1918
CountryDominica
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica
LocalitySt. John Parish, Morne Diablotin; [altitude] 3000 ft.
Date Collected1964-11-04
Elevation914 m
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/bdc4adb0-a87d-4975-8a40-8559dd388066
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00253165
HerbariumGH
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Malaxis major (H. G. Reichenbach) León ex A. D. Hawkes
Determined byJames D. Ackerman
Date Determined2003
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationOrchidaceae: Epidendrum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00253574
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number2171
CountryDominica
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica
LocalitySt. George Parish, MAgua, 1600 ft. [altitude]
Date Collected1964-12-09
Elevation487 m
Substrateon citrus tree
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/76cc73fb-1658-4f91-aa26-9d87176fc3ef
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00253574
HerbariumGH
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Epidendrum jamaicense Lindley
Determined byR. Dressler
Date Determined1965-03-**
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is label name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationOrchidaceae: Epidendrum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00253602
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number1959
CountryDominica
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica
LocalitySt. David Parish, Boery Lake, 3000 ft.
Date Collected1964-11-10
Elevation914 m
Substrateon shrubs.
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/cc18df10-5f97-4a9e-9736-5b28b6452ef5
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00253602
HerbariumGH
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Epidendrum mutelianum Cogniaux
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is label name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationOrchidaceae: Maxillaria
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00264931
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number2128
CountryDominica
StateSaint Paul
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica: Saint Paul
Locality0.3 miles east of Pont Casse, 1900 ft. alt.
Date Collected1964-12-01
Elevation579 m
HabitatStreamside
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/fdebc99b-ba70-47b8-9241-e68b56177cf3
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00264931
HerbariumGH
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Maxillaria croceorubens (Reichenbach) L. O. Williams
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Maxillaria inflexa (Lindley) Grisebach
Determined byE. A. Christenson
Date Determined1992-03-**
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed

ClassificationAraceae: Anthurium
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01635286
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number1956
CountryDominica
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica
LocalitySt. George Parish, Trois Piton River
Date Collected1964-11-09
Verbatim Elevation2000 ft
Habitatbirds-nest epiphyte in trees
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/dcedad4e-5cad-40f0-bb02-0adc8804cc1e
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01635286
HerbariumGH
FamilyAraceae
Determination Anthurium hookeri Kunth
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationAraceae: Anthurium
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01635294
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number1953
CountryDominica
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica
LocalitySt. George Parish, Trois Piton River
Date Collected1964-11-09
Verbatim Elevation2000 ft
Habitatbirds-nest epiphyte in trees
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/c73a22a7-b3bd-4a7e-b82e-8d95bd2fca73
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01635294
HerbariumGH
FamilyAraceae
Determination Anthurium hookeri Kunth
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationAraceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01655570
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number2061
CountryDominica
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica
LocalitySt. Patrick Parish, Côte d'Or
Date Collected1964-11-24
Verbatim Elevation600 ft.
Habitatcultivated in rocky field
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/a1a4499f-7937-45da-9799-2ce1104cceb1
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01655570
HerbariumGH
FamilyAraceae
Determination Colocasia sp.
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationAraceae: Montrichardia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01627561
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number2034
CountryDominica
StateSaint David
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica: Saint David
LocalityCastle Bruce
Date Collected1964-11-22
Verbatim Elevation20 ft.
Habitatlocally abundant in wet area near sea
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/a07d3e5e-b0c9-4aae-9178-2b16f8fafba3
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01627561
HerbariumGH
FamilyAraceae
Determination Montrichardia arborescens (Linnaeus) Schott
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationAraceae: Philodendron
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01629039
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number1909
CountryDominica
StateSaint John
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica: Saint John
LocalityMal-en-gamme
Date Collected1964-11-03
Verbatim Elevation1000 ft.
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/8cf5539a-2a0d-421d-b075-87b159c5d0c7
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01629039
HerbariumGH
FamilyAraceae
Determination Philodendron hederaceum (Jacquin) Schott
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationPiperaceae: Manekia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01983914
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number1852
CountryDominica
StateSaint Joseph
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica: Saint Joseph
LocalityPoint Lolo
Date Collected1964-10-26
Verbatim Elevation1000 ft
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b484620a-d648-49ad-a48e-2fc36ac54843
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01983914
HerbariumA
FamilyPiperaceae
Determination Manekia incurva (Sieber ex Schultes) T. Arias, R. Callejas & A. J. Bornstein
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationPiperaceae: Peperomia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01981145
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number1948
CountryDominica
StateSaint George
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica: Saint George
LocalityTrois Pitons River
Date Collected1964-11-09
Verbatim Elevation2000 ft
HabitatCreeping on humus and tree trunks
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/42fdbbb1-1fd6-4be1-95aa-be18dc416801
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01981145
HerbariumA
FamilyPiperaceae
Determination Peperomia hernandiifolia (Vahl) A. Dietrich
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationPiperaceae: Peperomia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01981186
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number1835
CountryDominica
StateSaint George
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica: Saint George
LocalityFreshwater Lake
Date Collected1964-10-25
Verbatim Elevation2600 ft
HabitatEpiphyte on mossy tree trunks
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/c2d8ef9b-22d2-4424-8203-01504b657f79
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01981186
HerbariumA
FamilyPiperaceae
Determination Peperomia hirtella Miquel
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationPiperaceae: Peperomia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01981321
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number1896
CountryDominica
StateSaint John
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica: Saint John
LocalityCabrit Swamp
Date Collected1964-11-02
Verbatim Elevation30 ft
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/24b3dea1-e5d0-449d-b80c-ef20aabf63ff
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01981321
HerbariumA
FamilyPiperaceae
Determination Peperomia myrtifolia (Vahl) A. Dietrich
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationPiperaceae: Peperomia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01981419
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number2158
CountryDominica
StateSaint Joseph
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica: Saint Joseph
LocalityBrush (above Jean)
Date Collected1964-12-07
Verbatim Elevation2000 ft
HabitatGrowing on lichen-covered rock. Moist forest
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/56cee47e-366a-4a89-beec-0a581aac0cba
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01981419
HerbariumA
FamilyPiperaceae
Determination Peperomia obtusifolia (Linnaeus) A. Dietrich
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationPiperaceae: Piper
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01965475
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number2159
CountryDominica
StateSaint Joseph
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica: Saint Joseph
LocalityBrush (above Jean)
Date Collected1964-12-07
Verbatim Elevation2000 ft
HabitatLower montane forest. Reclining shrub among first story
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/2ed780eb-77d4-4c56-981f-37a8843f0e11
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01965475
HerbariumA
FamilyPiperaceae
Determination Piper aequale J. Vahl
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationBromeliaceae: Pitcairnia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02014850
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number1990
CountryDominica
StateSaint David
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica: Saint David
LocalitySt. David Parish, Bout Sable Bay
Date Collected1964-11-13
Verbatim Elevation20 ft.
Habitaton rocks near sea
Frequencyfrequent
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/535456ba-b54f-4118-941c-b6975105b5ea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02014850
HerbariumGH
FamilyBromeliaceae
Determination Pitcairnia angustifolia Aiton
Determined byRead, Robert William
Date Determined1969-03-25
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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RemarksGlaucescence scraped off, mixed with honey, given to children with thrush-throat

ClassificationBromeliaceae: Guzmania
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02547008
CollectorD. H. Nicolson
Collector number1814
CountryDominica
StateSaint Paul
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Dominica: Saint Paul
LocalityTrois Piton
Date Collected1964-10-23
Verbatim Elevation4000 ft.
Habitatmossy forest
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/0262f7ff-20f7-46a1-b7ba-ff3990987b27
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02547008
HerbariumGH
FamilyBromeliaceae
Determination Guzmania plumieri Mez
Determined bySmith, Lyman Bradford
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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