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Glennan-Webb-Seamans Project Interviews

Creator:
Collins, Martin  Search this
Names:
Glennan-Webb-Seamans Project for Research in Space History  Search this
Project Apollo (U.S.)  Search this
Atwood, John Leland, 1904-1999  Search this
Bradshaw, Delmer  Search this
Burnett, James  Search this
Demitriades, Paul  Search this
Doll, Edward  Search this
Downey, Peter  Search this
Duff, Brian.  Search this
Elms, James C., 1916-  Search this
Fletcher, James  Search this
Gilruth, Robert  Search this
Glennan, Thomas Keith, 1905-1995  Search this
Jacobs, Donald  Search this
Mettler, Ruben F., 1924-  Search this
Miller, Mark  Search this
Mueller, G. E. (George Edwin), 1918-  Search this
Phillips, Samuel  Search this
Ramo, Simon  Search this
Seamans, Robert C.  Search this
Shapley, Willis  Search this
Silverstein, Abe  Search this
Soergel, David  Search this
Storms, Harrison A., Jr., 1915-1992  Search this
Webb, James E. (James Edwin), 1906-1992  Search this
Wilson, Thorton  Search this
York, Herbert F. (Herbert Frank)  Search this
Extent:
3.01 Cubic feet (16 boxes )
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Transcripts
Date:
1985-1990
Summary:
This collection consists of the transcripts for the Glennen-Webb-Seamans Project (GWS), which examines various aspects of NASA management practices during the Apollo program. This project constitutes one of several oral history projects conducted within the Department of Space History, NASM. The principal investigator for the GWS was Martin Collins and the interview set contains 193 hours of interviews with 22 individuals. The central thread of this collection was the problem of configuring new political relations among the space sciences and sponsors. The following individuals were interviewed: J. Leland Atwood; Delmer Bradshaw; James Burnett; Paul Demitriades; Edward Doll; Peter Downey; Brian Duff; James Elms; James Fletcher; Robert Gilruth; T. Keith Glennan; Donald Jacobs; Ruben Mettler; Mark Miller; George Mueller; Samuel Phillips; Simon Ramo; Robert Seamans; Willis Shapley; Abe Silverstein; David Soergel; Harrison Storms; James Webb; Thorton Wilson; and Herbert York.
Scope and Contents:
The Glennan-Webb-Seamans Project Interviews consist of 193 hours of interviews with 26 individuals. The audio cassette tapes of these interviews have yet to be remastered and, due to their fragility, are unavailable to researchers. Transcripts are available to researchers, though there are restrictions placed on a number of them. A NASM staff member will advise the patron which transcripts are available for copying or viewing and how to order copies of transcripts and/or CDs.
Arrangement:
The Glennan-Webb-Seamans (GWS) Project Interviews are arranged alphabetically by interviewee. Boxes 1-11 (Series 1) contain the interviews on audio cassette tapes. These tapes have yet to be remastered and, due to their fragility, are not available to researchers.

Boxes 12-16 (Series 2) contain the transcripts for these cassette tapes. Most of these transcripts are available to researchers, though restrictions are placed on a small number of them. Transcripts with user restrictions are highlighted in bold type.
Biographical / Historical:
This collection contains the interviews of the Glennan-Webb-Seamans Project (GWS). These interviews analyze a variety of facets revolving around NASA management and its handling of contractors during the Apollo program. The individuals listed as part of this collection's name refer to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) first two administrators and the agency's deputy administrator during much of the 1960s. The principal (though, by no means the only) interviewer for this project was Martin Collins and the interview set consists of 193 hours of interviews with 26 individuals. These interview subjects represent some of the most influential decision-makers at NASA, the aerospace industry and academia. The following were interviewed for this project: J. Leland Atwood; Delmer Bradshaw; James Burnett; Paul Demitriades; Edward Doll; Peter Downey; Brian Duff; James Elms; James Fletcher; Robert Gilruth; T. Keith Glennan; Donald Jacobs; Ruben Mettler; Mark Miller; John Moore; George Mueller; Samuel Phillips; Simon Ramo; Robert Seamans; Willis Shapley; Abe Silverstein; David Soergel; Harrison Storms; James Webb; Thornton Wilson and Herbert York. Among the myriad of topics discussed in these interviews is the Apollo 1 [204] fire that killed astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee on January 27, 1967, during a test at the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida. The GWS Project constitutes one of a number of oral history efforts endeavors conducted by the National Air and Space Museum's (NASM) Department of Space History.
General note:
This collection consists of the interview transcripts, not the tapes.
Provenance:
Department of Space History, Transfer, 1999, 1999-0036, Varies
Restrictions:
Various restrictions apply.
Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, Please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Topic:
Astronautics  Search this
Genre/Form:
Transcripts
Citation:
Glennan-Webb-Seamans Project Interviews, Acc. 1999-0036, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NASM.1999.0036
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Glennan-Webb-Seamans Project Interviews
Archival Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg2b7e41532-4a23-4378-911d-9b486fd8d79f
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nasm-1999-0036
Online Media:

Trimma meristum Winterbottom & Hoese

Collector:
Victor G. Springer  Search this
C. L. Smith  Search this
David C. Waites  Search this
Terence J. Done  Search this
Chris W. Nordlinger  Search this
Louis H. Strauss  Search this
Curtis Marshall  Search this
Paul D. West  Search this
Expedition:
Ninigo-Hermit Islands Expedition  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Pacific  Search this
Depth (m):
0 - 6
Type Citation:
Winterbottom, R. & Hoese, D. F. 17 Mar 2015. Zootaxa. 3934 (1): 53, Figs. 27-29.
Type Status:
Paratype
Place:
Papua-New Guinea: Ninigo Islands: Just Southeast of Ami Island, Patch Reef Behind Reef Crest., Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, Pacific
Collection Date:
22 Oct 1978
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii, Neopterygii, Acanthopterygii, Perciformes, Gobioidei, Gobiidae, Gobiinae
Published Name:
Trimma meristum Winterbottom & Hoese
Accession Number:
334183
USNM Number:
264526
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Vertebrate Zoology
Fishes
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Fishes Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3b7c87d19-8975-433b-a014-df86f2b78361
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhvz_5122966
Online Media:

Eragrostis hypnoides (Lam.) Britton, Stearns & Poggenb.

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil  Search this
Collector:
Ghillean T. Prance  Search this
Paul J. Maas  Search this
D. B. Woolcott  Search this
Osmarino P. Monteiro  Search this
José F. Ramos  Search this
Place:
Brazilian Amazônia. Basin of Rio Purus. Rio Purus between Arumã and Santa Luzia do Sacado., Brazil, South America
Collection Date:
22 Nov 1971
Taxonomy:
Plantae Monocotyledonae Poales Poaceae Chloridoideae
Published Name:
Eragrostis hypnoides (Lam.) Britton, Stearns & Poggenb.
Barcode:
04374375
USNM Number:
3000566
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3275c7417-c3e3-4eb9-8203-6aad88a9a068
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_16224016

Bromus ayacuchensis Saarela & P.M. Peterson

Collector:
Paul M. Peterson  Search this
Preparation:
brush and ink
Collection Date:
2002
Taxonomy:
Plantae Monocotyledonae Poales Poaceae Pooideae
Published Name:
Bromus ayacuchensis Saarela & P.M. Peterson
Other Numbers:
Botanical Art Plate Link : 3786
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Botany
Non-specimen graphic
Botanical Art
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/375678dca-ec96-4f6d-b59a-e3522061c3cd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10959617

Eragrostis magna Hitchc.

Collector:
J. F. Macbride  Search this
Paul M. Peterson  Search this
Preparation:
brush and ink
Collection Date:
1923
Taxonomy:
Plantae Monocotyledonae Poales Poaceae Chloridoideae
Published Name:
Eragrostis magna Hitchc.
Other Numbers:
Botanical Art Plate Link : 4353
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Botany
Non-specimen graphic
Botanical Art
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3e929a15a-89aa-4d88-a89d-96fbdae5899b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10962042

Poa matri-occidentalis subsp. matri-occidentalis

Preparation:
brush and ink
Taxonomy:
Plantae Monocotyledonae Poales Poaceae Pooideae
Published Name:
Poa matri-occidentalis subsp. matri-occidentalis
Poa matri-occidentalis subsp. mohinorensis
Other Numbers:
Botanical Art Plate Link : 3788
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Botany
Non-specimen graphic
Botanical Art
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3856a8c44-f4c3-4975-8af3-dc17622c5151
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10970134

Poa wendtii Peterson, P.M. & Soreng, R.J.

Collector:
Wendt.  Search this
Preparation:
brush and ink, digital
Collection Date:
1975
Taxonomy:
Plantae Monocotyledonae Poales Poaceae Pooideae
Published Name:
Poa wendtii Peterson, P.M. & Soreng, R.J.
Other Numbers:
Botanical Art Plate Link : 4773
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Botany
Non-specimen graphic
Botanical Art
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3562d5c69-929e-49b7-b289-f798589a67e4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10970447

Pitcairnia tuberculata L.B. Sm.

Collector:
August Weberbauer  Search this
Paul H. Allen  Search this
Julian A. Steyermark  Search this
Ernst H. G. Ule  Search this
Hernando García Barriga  Search this
Charles Wright  Search this
Preparation:
pen and ink
Collection Date:
1892, 1929, 1942, 1944, 1947
Taxonomy:
Plantae Monocotyledonae Poales Bromeliaceae Pitcairnioideae
Published Name:
Pitcairnia tuberculata L.B. Sm.
Pitcairnia ulei L.B. Sm.
Pitcairnia cubensis (Mez) L.B. Sm.
Pitcairnia bromeliifolia L'Hér. var. bromeliifolia
Pitcairnia cuzcoensis L.B. Sm.
Pitcairnia poortmanii André
Pitcairnia exserta L.B. Sm.
Pitcairnia chiriquensis L.B. Sm.
Other Numbers:
Botanical Art Plate Link : 2494
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Non-specimen graphic
Botanical Art
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/311699818-c4a4-4f9c-85e2-886e09730a2d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_11118199

Matayba spruceana (Benth.) Radlk.

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Paul J. Maas  Search this
D. W. Stevenson  Search this
C. Farney  Search this
José F. Ramos  Search this
R. P. Lima  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Mata de terra firma.  Search this
Place:
Rio Negro, near mouth of Rio Xié, Vista Alegre, opposite São Marcelino., Amazonas, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Oct 1987
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Sapindales Sapindaceae Sapindoideae
Published Name:
Matayba spruceana (Benth.) Radlk.
Barcode:
01204439
USNM Number:
3147950
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3180e6709-946f-400e-9d3b-75202eec9c16
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_11182525
Online Media:

Microgramma megalophylla (Desv.) de la Sota

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Paul J. Maas  Search this
D. W. Stevenson  Search this
C. Farney  Search this
José F. Ramos  Search this
R. P. Lima  Search this
Place:
Rio Negro, near mouth of Rio Xie, Vista Alegre, opposite Sao Marcelino, Mata de terra firma, Amazonas, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Oct 1987
Taxonomy:
Plantae Pteridophyte Polypodiales Polypodiaceae
Published Name:
Microgramma megalophylla (Desv.) de la Sota
Barcode:
01601289
USNM Number:
3136191
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3ed45dc45-09b8-4b9c-ac57-f65ae2435f26
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12552470

Piper vermiculatum C. DC.

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Ghillean T. Prance  Search this
Paul J. Maas  Search this
D. B. Woolcott  Search this
Osmarino P. Monteiro  Search this
José F. Ramos  Search this
Place:
Rio Purus between Arumã and Santa Luzia do Sacado, Amazonas, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Nov 1971
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae (basal) Piperales Piperaceae
Published Name:
Piper vermiculatum C. DC.
Barcode:
01331062
Other Numbers:
Duplicate distribution : NY; INPA; US
USNM Number:
2899900
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Reflora Project
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/30bbda078-a75b-429d-8aea-b915ca5d4bfa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12631251
Online Media:

Brosimum amazonicum (Poepp. & Endl.) E. M. Gardner & Zerega

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Ghillean T. Prance  Search this
Paul J. Maas  Search this
A. A. Atchley  Search this
W. C. Steward  Search this
D. B. Woolcott  Search this
D. F. Coêlho  Search this
Place:
Rio Purus between Santa Maria and Mari north of Lábrea., Amazonas, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Jun 1971
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Rosales Moraceae
Published Name:
Brosimum amazonicum (Poepp. & Endl.) E. M. Gardner & Zerega
Trymatococcus amazonicus Poepp. & Endl.
Barcode:
01331786
Other Numbers:
Duplicate distribution : NY; INPA; K; S; MG; F; U; A; R; P; M; MICH; C; G; MO; COL; VEN; US
USNM Number:
2919433
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Reflora Project
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3c5daf553-755c-4cb5-86dd-c52ae9d1ee56
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12631978
Online Media:

Alternanthera ficoidea (L.) Sm.

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Ghillean T. Prance  Search this
Paul J. Maas  Search this
D. B. Woolcott  Search this
Osmarino P. Monteiro  Search this
José F. Ramos  Search this
Place:
Rio Purus between Aiapuá and Moibanda, Amazonas, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Nov 1971
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Caryophyllales Amaranthaceae Gomphrenoideae
Published Name:
Alternanthera ficoidea (L.) Sm.
Barcode:
01333175
Other Numbers:
Duplicate distribution : NY; INPA; NY; U; US; K; S; MG; F; A; R; MICH; C
USNM Number:
2821142
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Reflora Project
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/36d9dd7c4-41b5-4ed3-9554-05c7aee3bd4b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12633360
Online Media:

Roupala obtusata Klotzsch

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Ghillean T. Prance  Search this
Paul J. Maas  Search this
D. B. Woolcott  Search this
Osmarino P. Monteiro  Search this
José F. Ramos  Search this
Place:
Rio Uneiuxi, 200-300 km, above mouth. Black water river margin, Amazonas, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Oct 1971
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Proteales Proteaceae Grevilleoideae
Published Name:
Roupala obtusata Klotzsch
Barcode:
01333205
Other Numbers:
Duplicate distribution : NY;
USNM Number:
2985822
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Reflora Project
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3bf6f5ca4-e590-4dfd-83ca-071653c452b4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12633390
Online Media:

Panopsis rubescens (Pohl) Pittier

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Ghillean T. Prance  Search this
Paul J. Maas  Search this
D. B. Woolcott  Search this
Osmarino P. Monteiro  Search this
José F. Ramos  Search this
Place:
Rio Uneiuxi, 200-300km above mouth., Amazonas, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Oct 1971
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Proteales Proteaceae Grevilleoideae
Published Name:
Panopsis rubescens (Pohl) Pittier
Barcode:
01333247
Other Numbers:
Duplicate distribution : NY; INPA; U; K; S; MG; F; R; P; M; US
USNM Number:
2699753
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Reflora Project
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/39e2171ee-fe0a-4092-97fa-1c66c12d3cd7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12633432
Online Media:

Ficus guianensis Desv.

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Ghillean T. Prance  Search this
Paul J. Maas  Search this
Klaus Kubitzki  Search this
William C. Steward  Search this
José F. Ramos  Search this
Place:
Vicinity of Serra da Moa, Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Apr 1971
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Rosales Moraceae
Published Name:
Ficus guianensis Desv.
Barcode:
01334021
Other Numbers:
Duplicate distribution : NY; US
USNM Number:
2833029
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Reflora Project
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3c6b72b44-e9a8-49df-bb0a-cfd81c05f418
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12634165
Online Media:

Ficus paraensis (Miq.) Miq.

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Ghillean T. Prance  Search this
Paul J. Maas  Search this
Klaus Kubitzki  Search this
William C. Steward  Search this
José F. Ramos  Search this
W. S. Pinheiro  Search this
Place:
Rio Jurua & Rio Moa. Vicinity of Serra da Moa, Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Apr 1971
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Rosales Moraceae
Published Name:
Ficus paraensis (Miq.) Miq.
Barcode:
01334255
Other Numbers:
Duplicate distribution : NY; US
USNM Number:
2896541
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Reflora Project
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3e725ac99-2e2d-49e7-a726-d43d25c072d5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12634398
Online Media:

Ficus paraensis (Miq.) Miq.

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Ghillean T. Prance  Search this
Paul J. Maas  Search this
D. B. Woolcott  Search this
Osmarino P. Monteiro  Search this
José F. Ramos  Search this
Place:
Basin of Rio Negro. Rio Uenuxi, 200-300 km above mouth, Amazonas, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Oct 1971
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Rosales Moraceae
Published Name:
Ficus paraensis (Miq.) Miq.
Barcode:
01334259
Other Numbers:
Duplicate distribution : NY; INPA; U; US
USNM Number:
2896512
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Reflora Project
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/33e61b448-1192-417c-a444-e292d19703fd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12634402
Online Media:

Psittacanthus cinctus

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Ghillean T. Prance  Search this
L. F. Coelho  Search this
Klaus Kubitzki  Search this
Paul J. Maas  Search this
Place:
Mauá road, vicinity of Manaus, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Mar 1971
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Santalales Loranthaceae
Published Name:
Psittacanthus cinctus
Barcode:
01335517
Other Numbers:
Duplicate distribution : NY; US
USNM Number:
3444357
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Reflora Project
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/372424b2b-e054-4bab-8090-3f070fa79661
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12635661
Online Media:

Heisteria scandens Ducke

Biogeographical Region:
84 - Brazil North  Search this
Collector:
Ghillean T. Prance  Search this
Paul J. Maas  Search this
D. B. Woolcott  Search this
Osmarino P. Monteiro  Search this
José F. Ramos  Search this
Place:
Ponte de Guariba near Tapuruquara., Amazonas, Brazil, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
22 Oct 1971
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Santalales Erythropalaceae
Published Name:
Heisteria scandens Ducke
Barcode:
01336487
Other Numbers:
Duplicate distribution : NY; INPA; U; K; S; MG; F; A; R; P; M US
USNM Number:
2699885
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Reflora Project
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/31c0d9ec7-96f8-4f9a-b16b-2bcdf438c70d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12636627
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