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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 795
Collected with Florence L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands, near Pa Dalih. Open buffalo grazed area.
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1000
Maximum elevation (m) 1000
Start date 1995/05/10
End date 1995/05/10
Family Melastomataceae
Identification Pternandra tessellata (Stapf.)Nayar
Determined by Renner, S. (MO), 2000.
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Field notes Tree, some 7 m. tall. Pink flowers. Uses: The wood is good for firewood and for construction of farmhuts etc. that is not supposed to last for many years. Name in Kelabit language: Ubarr turan.

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