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Orchids: Preserving the Jewels of Palau

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Lipinia sp.

Biogeographical Region:
Oceania  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Pacific Ocean  Search this
Snout Vent Length:
37 mm
Tail Length:
33 mm
Weight:
0.6 g
Preparation:
Ethanol
Place:
Ngetkib village, W of, just east of the west coast road turnoff, small road south off main road to community called Ngerbesel, Airai State, Babeldaob Island, Palau Islands, Palau, Oceania, Pacific Ocean
Collection Date:
13 Jan 1998
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Reptilia, Squamata, Sauria, Scincidae, Sphenomorphinae
Published Name:
Lipinia sp.
Accession Number:
412023
Other Numbers:
Field Number : USNM-FS 221582
USNM Number:
585288
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Amphibians & Reptiles
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Herpetology Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3fac794f4-b271-4da6-9608-7f9e446505b3
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edanmdm:nmnhvz_11790754

Taeniamia zosterophora

Collector:
John E. Randall  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Pacific  Search this
Prep Count:
1
Preparation:
Film
Place:
Palau Islands, Palau, Pacific
Collection Date:
5 Jun 1968
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii, Neopterygii, Acanthopterygii, Perciformes, Percoidei, Apogonidae, Apogoninae
Published Name:
Taeniamia zosterophora
Accession Number:
2076214
USNM Number:
FIN26561
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Fishes
Fish Images
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Fishes Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/35aec17bb-ef3c-4721-b9ac-53cb2ba639ec
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edanmdm:nmnhvz_14005381

A Live Shark Is Worth 1,000 Times More Than a Dead One

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These Palau Shipwrecks Are Ideal Underwater Homes for Coral

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Oberonia equitans (G. Forst.) Mutel

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
B. J. Crain  Search this
R. Leidich  Search this
Glenn McKinlay  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
On medium sized branches of tree overhanging the bay.  Search this
Min. Elevation:
27  Search this
Place:
Koror, Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
22 Oct 2017
Taxonomy:
Plantae Monocotyledonae Asparagales Orchidaceae
Published Name:
Oberonia equitans (G. Forst.) Mutel
Oberonia palawensis Schltr.
Barcode:
01896309
USNM Number:
3694789
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/327d32136-d006-4042-b132-e24a81e8e065
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edanmdm:nmnhbotany_13859824

Vitex parviflora Juss.

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
F. R. Fosberg  Search this
Min. Elevation:
15  Search this
Place:
The Caroline Islands. Palau Group. Tor Uil Island between Koror and Malakal., Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
30 Aug 1965
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Lamiales Lamiaceae
Published Name:
Vitex parviflora Juss.
Barcode:
02781668
USNM Number:
3427221
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NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/36cac8e9a-c7bd-431c-8f67-ee3ba6521336
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edanmdm:nmnhbotany_13889520

Allophylus timoriensis (DC.) Blume

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
Carl A. Salsedo  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
A few trees growing along coconut trees and beach.  Search this
Place:
Aulong (Rock Island), Palau., Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
7 Jul 1969
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Sapindales Sapindaceae
Published Name:
Allophylus timoriensis (DC.) Blume
Barcode:
00779431
USNM Number:
3439704
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3ac4649f9-3b12-48d4-a882-9a7e0f3a5e96
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Asplenium tenerum G. Forst.

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
David H. Lorence  Search this
N. Soaladaob  Search this
T. Flynn  Search this
D. Ragone  Search this
J. Wiseman  Search this
Min. Elevation:
30  Search this
Place:
Babeldaob Island (Babelthuap): Ngatpang State, along road heading N along W coast towards Aimeliik, 9 mi. N of turnoff from main paved road to Airai. Taki Falls on the Ngardmau River., Ngatpang, Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
10 Feb 1998
Taxonomy:
Plantae Pteridophyte Polypodiales Aspleniaceae
Published Name:
Asplenium tenerum G. Forst.
Barcode:
01518354
USNM Number:
3389121
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3b3b99f32-cc43-4299-a42a-4611ad02e203
EDAN-URL:
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Decaspermum fruticosum J.R. Forst. & G. Forst.

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
Edward Y. Hosaka  Search this
Min. Elevation:
122  Search this
Place:
The Caroline Islands. Palau Group. Babelthuap I., Airai., Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
22 Jul 1946
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Myrtales Myrtaceae
Published Name:
Decaspermum fruticosum J.R. Forst. & G. Forst.
Barcode:
03051157
USNM Number:
2431406
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/306705882-78d6-42b6-bcc0-8d76093ac88f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_14504066

Phyllanthus otobedii W.L. Wagner & Lorence

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
M. V. Falanruw  Search this
F. R. Fosberg  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Tree.  Search this
Place:
Nekken., Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
23 Nov 1968
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Malpighiales Phyllanthaceae
Published Name:
Phyllanthus otobedii W.L. Wagner & Lorence
Glochidion palauense Hosok.
Barcode:
01277624
USNM Number:
3388448
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NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/33ed23faf-8c3a-427d-83aa-7c3e8390c415
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Sapium indicum Willd.

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
Ryôzô Kanehira  Search this
Place:
Pelew Island, Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
Aug 1932
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Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Malpighiales Euphorbiaceae
Published Name:
Sapium indicum Willd.
Barcode:
01290578
USNM Number:
1669181
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NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/330b76f62-93b6-44d8-ad7a-c1040603799a
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Casearia sp.

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
M. V. Falanruw  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Upland forest-savanna edge  Search this
Place:
South of turnoff to Ibobang, Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
3 Apr 1996
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Malpighiales Salicaceae Samydoideae
Published Name:
Casearia sp.
Barcode:
01937412
USNM Number:
3731967
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/334a3ca3d-48b8-41be-95f9-ff851822c905
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Acalypha amentacea var. palauensis Fosberg

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
F. R. Fosberg  Search this
Max. Elevation:
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Place:
The Caroline Islands. Palau Islands. Peleliu Island, north end of strip of land on east side of island called "Purple Beach". U.S.C.C. Economic Survey of Micronesia., Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
27 Jul 1946
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Malpighiales Euphorbiaceae
Published Name:
Acalypha amentacea var. palauensis Fosberg
Barcode:
04130797
USNM Number:
2813626
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/36274fd77-526a-4aa3-956e-6dfe7747e412
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Commelina diffusa Burm. f.

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
Clarence Y. C. Wong  Search this
Max. Elevation:
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Microhabitat Description:
Clay soil  Search this
Min. Elevation:
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Place:
[country could also be Palau Islands (Belau).], Yap, Micronesia, Federated States of, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
21 Jan 1948
Taxonomy:
Plantae Monocotyledonae Commelinales Commelinaceae
Published Name:
Commelina diffusa Burm. f.
Barcode:
00039487
USNM Number:
2608480
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NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3acc7f404-3b9d-4d2d-abae-65fc3ee97fb9
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Tacca palmata Blume

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
J. E. Canfield  Search this
Max. Elevation:
110  Search this
Min. Elevation:
110  Search this
Place:
West ngeremlengui mun., Babeldaob i., Ngeremlengui, Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
7 Dec 1978
Taxonomy:
Plantae Monocotyledonae Dioscoreales Dioscoreaceae
Published Name:
Tacca palmata Blume
Barcode:
00053942
USNM Number:
2878787
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NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/36b7ca343-8120-4c7d-b763-6d17f6684d42
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Pinanga insignis Becc.

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
F. R. Fosberg  Search this
Max. Elevation:
Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Volcanic soil  Search this
Place:
Landlocked bay of se corner of aulupse'el island [= ulebsechel i.?], just s of koror, in western arm of the bay, Koror (?), Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
26 Mar 1950
Taxonomy:
Plantae Monocotyledonae Arecales Arecaceae
Published Name:
Pinanga insignis Becc.
Barcode:
00058996
Other Numbers:
Multi-sheeted specimen : Sheet 03 of 04
USNM Number:
2408004
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/34c11f0c8-a564-490b-b546-4c03b9df9653
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Flacourtia rukam var. micronesica Fosberg & Sachet

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
F. R. Fosberg  Search this
Max. Elevation:
20  Search this
Min. Elevation:
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Type Citation:
Fosberg, F. R. & Sachet, M.-H. 1980. Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 45: 14.
Type Status:
Holotype
Place:
Old Japanese seaplane base., Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
18 Jul 1946 to 21 Jul 1946
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Malpighiales Salicaceae Salicoideae
Published Name:
Flacourtia rukam var. micronesica Fosberg & Sachet
Barcode:
00114793
Other Numbers:
fiche number : 0565/C07
USNM Number:
2814768
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Flora of Micronesia
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/34c77c2ec-da6f-493f-b4db-3d107de2798a
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edanmdm:nmnhbotany_2139198

Casearia hirtella Hosok.

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
T. Hosokawa  Search this
Type Citation:
Hosokawa, T. 1938. Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Taiwan. 28: 63.
Type Status:
Isotype
Place:
Arumizu., Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
26 Aug 1937
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Malpighiales Salicaceae Samydoideae
Published Name:
Casearia hirtella Hosok.
Barcode:
00114864
Other Numbers:
fiche number : 0566/C12
USNM Number:
2036547
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3715145dc-b680-4081-9342-8dc5469aff4a
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Flacourtia rukam var. micronesica Fosberg & Sachet

Biogeographical Region:
62 - Northwestern Pacific  Search this
Collector:
T. Hosokawa  Search this
Place:
Arumonogui. Near Arumatan, palau. (Mangrove Kôhô-pirin)., Palau, Pacific Islands
Collection Date:
15 Sep 1933
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Malpighiales Salicaceae Salicoideae
Published Name:
Flacourtia rukam var. micronesica Fosberg & Sachet
Barcode:
03024115
USNM Number:
3726610
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3d7ccd078-edf0-434b-9643-2f1d5158a7fe
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