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Paullinia alata (Ruiz & Pav.) Don subsp. alata

Biogeographical Region:
81 - Caribbean  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Occasional in dry forest.  Search this
Min. Elevation:
250  Search this
Place:
Mount St. George-Castara Trace: Forest Reserve on south summit of Main Ridge., Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies - Neotropics
Collection Date:
10 Apr 1959
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Sapindales Sapindaceae Sapindoideae
Published Name:
Paullinia alata (Ruiz & Pav.) Don subsp. alata
Paullinia fasciculata Radlk.
Barcode:
00726633
USNM Number:
2287935
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3eb7b9918-4904-42c4-a77d-6d31cb78cc5a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10216706

Paullinia sp.

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Max. Elevation:
300  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Heavily forested hills.  Search this
Min. Elevation:
70  Search this
Place:
Serra do Navio, Rio Amapari, occasional along bank of Rio Amapari above Camp 2-3 miles., Amapá, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
24 Nov 1954
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Sapindales Sapindaceae Sapindoideae
Published Name:
Paullinia sp.
Barcode:
00727500
USNM Number:
2168643
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/304d2396d-c68b-4cec-88bf-53517607fac9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10218806

Spermacoce brittonii (Standl.) R.A. Howard

Biogeographical Region:
81 - Caribbean  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Max. Elevation:
30  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Thorn-forest, on thin soil overlying coral-limstone  Search this
Place:
Thorn-forest, Antigua and Barbuda, West Indies - Neotropics
Collection Date:
23 Apr 1959 to 24 Apr 1959
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Gentianales Rubiaceae Rubioideae
Published Name:
Spermacoce brittonii (Standl.) R.A. Howard
Borreria brittonii Standl.
Barcode:
00856562
USNM Number:
2286156
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3338e397c-83d5-4290-8cf2-d8c03153fd12
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10224788

Allophylus sp.

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Max. Elevation:
300  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Heavily forested hills; primary forest.  Search this
Min. Elevation:
70  Search this
Place:
Serra do Navio, Terr. Do Amapa, Rio Amapari, north slopes of Observatorio Ore Body., Amapá, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
11 Nov 1954
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Sapindales Sapindaceae Sapindoideae
Published Name:
Allophylus sp.
Barcode:
00779005
USNM Number:
2168585
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3903b4fff-e1be-423a-b869-c309dbfd9ad4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10227285
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Allophylus sp.

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Max. Elevation:
300  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Lowland forest along trail.  Search this
Min. Elevation:
70  Search this
Place:
Serra do Navio, Terr. Do Amapa, Rio Amapari, along trail to Serra do Viado., Amapá, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
17 Nov 1954
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Sapindales Sapindaceae Sapindoideae
Published Name:
Allophylus sp.
Barcode:
00779006
USNM Number:
2168611
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/39d6fffaa-540e-4e2c-be03-8ad14e7d2dc9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10227287
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Talisia sylvatica (Aubl.) Radlk.

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Forest on bauxite  Search this
Place:
Moengo, Cottica River, Suriname, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
26 Dec 1954
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Sapindales Sapindaceae Sapindoideae
Published Name:
Talisia sylvatica (Aubl.) Radlk.
Barcode:
00595485
USNM Number:
2168778
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/31e2641b5-9acc-4b0f-9e87-cd3882c1033b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10235752

Talisia longifolia (Benth.) Radlk.

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Heavily forested hills  Search this
Min. Elevation:
70  Search this
Place:
Rio Amapa, Porto Terezinha, Amapá, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Nov 1954
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Sapindales Sapindaceae Sapindoideae
Published Name:
Talisia longifolia (Benth.) Radlk.
Barcode:
00595147
USNM Number:
2168630
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3dbec126b-a446-4758-b355-c2b579a78029
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10235910
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Talisia carinata Radlk.

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
High forest  Search this
Min. Elevation:
250  Search this
Place:
Montagne de Kaw, Cayenne, French Guiana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
13 Dec 1954
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Sapindales Sapindaceae Sapindoideae
Published Name:
Talisia carinata Radlk.
Barcode:
00594964
USNM Number:
2168695
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3180fd53a-2ac4-4e0d-9ae2-49dab9afc046
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10236342

Solanum paludosum Moric.

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Savanna forest on white sand over bauxite.  Search this
Place:
Mackenzie Mines area, vic. E of Ituni, 35 mi. S of Mackenzie, U. Demerara-Berbice, Guyana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
1 Jan 1955
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Solanales Solanaceae Solanoideae
Published Name:
Solanum paludosum Moric.
Barcode:
00660084
USNM Number:
2168832
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3b5020571-0545-4f41-a7b9-21b522ab5a2f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10242113

Calycolpus calophyllus (Kunth) O. Berg

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
John J. Wurdack  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Junction between riverine forest and savanna  Search this
Min. Elevation:
150  Search this
Place:
Santa Barbara , 5 km W of, at junction of Río Orinoco and Río Ventuari, Amazonas, Venezuela, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
23 Feb 1951
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Myrtales Myrtaceae Myrtoideae
Published Name:
Calycolpus calophyllus (Kunth) O. Berg
Barcode:
01001469
USNM Number:
2548634
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3479d5b13-9e70-49f6-9ea3-8cf8c5117902
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10715266

Ouratea oligantha Steyerm. ex Sastre

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Thomas R. Soderstrom  Search this
Expedition:
Smithsonian Botany-Exhibits Exped  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Edge of savanna forest  Search this
Min. Elevation:
427  Search this
Place:
Kaieteur Falls, savanna near falls, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
4 Mar 1962
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Malpighiales Ochnaceae Ochnoideae
Published Name:
Ouratea oligantha Steyerm. ex Sastre
Barcode:
00937405
USNM Number:
2677861
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/366ad5849-459f-4ac2-b24b-e589ec6e8b52
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10716723

Erythroxylum amazonicum Peyr.

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Thomas R. Soderstrom  Search this
Expedition:
Smithsonian Botany-Exhibits Exped  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Savanna forest between Falls and Johnson's View  Search this
Min. Elevation:
427  Search this
Place:
Kaieteur Plateau, vicinity of Kaieteur Falls and western rim of Potaro Gorge, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
18 Feb 1962
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Malpighiales Erythroxylaceae
Published Name:
Erythroxylum amazonicum Peyr.
Barcode:
00692602
USNM Number:
2677887
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/36bea95bc-9903-421b-95d2-910ae61c28fc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10724153

Trichanthecium polycomum (Trin.) Zuloaga & Morrone

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Thomas R. Soderstrom  Search this
Expedition:
Smithsonian Botany-Exhibits Exped  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Forest along trail in wet sandy soil of open savanna  Search this
Min. Elevation:
427  Search this
Place:
Kaieteur Plateau, along trail from plane landing to Kaieteur Falls, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
3 Feb 1962
Taxonomy:
Plantae Monocotyledonae Poales Poaceae Panicoideae
Published Name:
Trichanthecium polycomum (Trin.) Zuloaga & Morrone
Panicum polycomum Trin. vel aff.
Barcode:
00714894
USNM Number:
3171874
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/359d4586d-2e6f-4051-80b9-99c038308ab4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10724254

Elaphoglossum laminarioides (Bory ex Fée) T. Moore

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Thomas R. Soderstrom  Search this
Expedition:
Smithsonian Botany-Exhibits Exped  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
On tree, in cool moist forest  Search this
Min. Elevation:
427  Search this
Place:
Kaieteur Plateau, vicinity of Kaieteur Falls and western rim of Potaro Gorge, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
14 Feb 1962
Taxonomy:
Plantae Pteridophyte Polypodiales Dryopteridaceae
Published Name:
Elaphoglossum laminarioides (Bory ex Fée) T. Moore
Barcode:
00719243
USNM Number:
2359697
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/39d981953-b0e8-4cf3-b3e4-b86af02cd093
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10724298

Cybianthus guyanensis subsp. multipunctatus (A. DC.) Pipoly

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Thomas R. Soderstrom  Search this
Expedition:
Smithsonian Botany-Exhibits Exped  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Cool, moist forest  Search this
Min. Elevation:
427  Search this
Place:
Kaieteur Plateau, vicinity of Kaieteur Falls and western rim of Potaro Gorge, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
14 Feb 1962
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Ericales Primulaceae Myrsinoideae
Published Name:
Cybianthus guyanensis subsp. multipunctatus (A. DC.) Pipoly
Barcode:
00626593
USNM Number:
2677979
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/366c07c76-9eba-4ae4-8fe7-61db6fba4597
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10724304

Pariana gleasonii Hitchc.

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Thomas R. Soderstrom  Search this
Expedition:
Smithsonian Botany-Exhibits Exped  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Thick leaf litter in dense shade of wet forest  Search this
Min. Elevation:
427  Search this
Place:
Kaieteur Plateau, along trail from plane landing to Kaieteur Falls, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
5 Feb 1962
Taxonomy:
Plantae Monocotyledonae Poales Poaceae Bambusoideae
Published Name:
Pariana gleasonii Hitchc.
Barcode:
00890141
USNM Number:
2380355
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/30ce68940-d352-4076-8c1e-0628fcc1b0bb
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10724528

Miconia marginata Triana

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Thomas R. Soderstrom  Search this
Expedition:
Smithsonian Botany-Exhibits Exped  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Forest along river; in light forest shade  Search this
Min. Elevation:
427  Search this
Place:
Kaieteur Plateau, along trail from plane landing to Kaieteur Falls, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
5 Feb 1962
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Myrtales Melastomataceae Melastomatoideae
Published Name:
Miconia marginata Triana
Barcode:
00611543
USNM Number:
2404528
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/35e509842-29c3-49e4-9729-6f3259d6688b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10724542

Palicourea crocochlamys (Sandw.) Delprete & J.H. Kirkbr.

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Thomas R. Soderstrom  Search this
Expedition:
Smithsonian Botany-Exhibits Exped  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Forest along river  Search this
Min. Elevation:
427  Search this
Place:
Kaieteur Plateau, Potaro R., 1 mi. above Kaieteur Falls, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
6 Feb 1962
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Gentianales Rubiaceae Rubioideae
Published Name:
Palicourea crocochlamys (Sandw.) Delprete & J.H. Kirkbr.
Psychotria crocochlamys Sandwith
Barcode:
00636899
USNM Number:
2441152
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3930383e4-f021-4d3f-8c70-b5a1b41a0864
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10724550

Amasonia campestris (Aubl.) Moldenke

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Thomas R. Soderstrom  Search this
Expedition:
Smithsonian Botany-Exhibits Exped  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Dense shade of forest  Search this
Min. Elevation:
427  Search this
Place:
Kaieteur Plateau, Potaro R., 1 mi. above Kaieteur Falls, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
6 Feb 1962
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Lamiales Lamiaceae Ajugoideae
Published Name:
Amasonia campestris (Aubl.) Moldenke
Barcode:
00630468
USNM Number:
2370483
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/302f3908e-e685-43f3-98c9-14c9461a2273
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10724555

Miconia prasina (Sw.) DC.

Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Richard Sumner Cowan  Search this
Thomas R. Soderstrom  Search this
Expedition:
Smithsonian Botany-Exhibits Exped  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Forest  Search this
Min. Elevation:
427  Search this
Place:
Kaieteur Plateau, Potaro R., 1 mi. above Kaieteur Falls, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
6 Feb 1962
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Myrtales Melastomataceae Melastomatoideae
Published Name:
Miconia prasina (Sw.) DC.
Barcode:
00612024
USNM Number:
2404529
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Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3a5212dff-89cf-4e08-ab97-66f0a7c90421
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10724559

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