G. D. Weiblen

Creator(s):
  • Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
Creator role(s):
  • Creator
  • Strychnos minor Dennst., klang klang simi, Papua New Guinea, G. D. Weiblen WP2D0374, F
    Creator: Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
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    Description: Strychnos minor Dennst., klang klang simi, Papua New Guinea, G. D. Weiblen WP2D0374, F
Current Determination: Strychnos minor Dennst.
Family: Loganiaceae
Det. by: K. Damas, 21 Nov 2007
Coordinates: -5.23731 145.177
Elevation: 115

Collector(s): G. D. Weiblen
Collection Date: 10 April 2007
Description: used for tying firewood, used for wrapping smoked leaves, leaves used as compost for yams
Catalog Subset: Economic Botany
EMu IRN: 2148419
OccurenceID: 84c33044-4a37-4d02-ad08-dc768bce4d68

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