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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 153
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Open disturbed secondary forest around Pa Dalih
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1000
Maximum elevation (m) 1000
Start date 1993/03/23
End date 1993/03/23
Family Clethraceae
Identification Clethra canescens var. clementis
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree some 6 m. tall. Smooth whitish - grey bark. Leaves are clustered at the end of the twigs. Flowers have white petals and light green sepals, 10 stamens. Uses: Wood for handels and other small tools. Preferred for fencing posts, as it easily resprouts from the cut posts. Name in Kelabit language: Norr.

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