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denhamii

Taxon

Meryta denhamii Seem.

Protologue Bonplandia 10: 295. 1862BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Meryta denhamii,  Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (3).jpg

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (3).jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Meryta denhamii, PLowry6881--N.Caled. RT 1, Avangui For., Hervrouet Cr. 12 Nov 07. 106.jpg

Meryta denhamii, PLowry6881--N.Caled. RT 1, Avangui For., Hervrouet Cr. 12 Nov 07. 106.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, PLowry6881--N.Caled. RT 1, Avangui For., Hervrouet Cr. 12 Nov 07. 108.jpg

Meryta denhamii, PLowry6881--N.Caled. RT 1, Avangui For., Hervrouet Cr. 12 Nov 07. 108.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii,  Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (4).jpg

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (4).jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Meryta denhamii, PLowry6881--N.Caled. RT 1, Avangui For., Hervrouet Cr. 12 Nov 07. 107.jpg

Meryta denhamii, PLowry6881--N.Caled. RT 1, Avangui For., Hervrouet Cr. 12 Nov 07. 107.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii,  Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (2).jpg

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (2).jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Meryta denhamii, PLowry6881--N.Caled. RT 1, Avangui For., Hervrouet Cr. 12 Nov 07. 111.jpg

Meryta denhamii, PLowry6881--N.Caled. RT 1, Avangui For., Hervrouet Cr. 12 Nov 07. 111.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii,  Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (9).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (9).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Meryta denhamii,  Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (5).jpg

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (5).jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Meryta denhamii,  Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (6).jpg

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (6).jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Meryta denhamii,  Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (7).jpg

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (7).jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Meryta denhamii, PLowry6881--N.Caled. RT 1, Avangui For., Hervrouet Cr. 12 Nov 07. 109.jpg

Meryta denhamii, PLowry6881--N.Caled. RT 1, Avangui For., Hervrouet Cr. 12 Nov 07. 109.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii,  Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (8).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (8).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Meryta denhamii,  Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (1).jpg

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 6881--New Caledonia, Avangui Forest, Creek Hervrouet, 12 Nov 2007, 015 (1).jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Meryta denhamii, PLowry6881--N.Caled. RT 1, Avangui For., Hervrouet Cr. 12 Nov 07. 110.jpg

Meryta denhamii, PLowry6881--N.Caled. RT 1, Avangui For., Hervrouet Cr. 12 Nov 07. 110.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (183).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (183).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (171).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (171).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (180).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (180).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (172).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (172).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (165).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (165).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (173).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (173).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (179).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (179).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (169).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (169).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (181).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (181).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (178).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (178).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (164).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (164).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (182).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (182).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (176).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7363--New Caledonia. Tina. 10 Nov 2015. DSC00610 (176).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (119).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (119).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (114).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (114).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (112).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (112).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (117).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (117).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (110).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (110).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (118).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (118).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (108).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (108).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (109).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (109).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (107).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (107).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (111).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (111).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (116).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (116).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (115).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (115).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (113).JPG

Meryta denhamii, Lowry, P 7406--New Caledonia. Creek Hervouet. 19 Nov 2015. DSC03817 (113).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Endemic to New Caledonia (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 3 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

Lowry, P 6881

November 12, 2007

Location

New Caledonia, North

-21.32175, 165.0745

Location Remarks

Avangui, ca. 2.5 km W of Forêt Français on RPN 1, on N side of road at crossing over Creek Hervouet. Sclerophyllous forest on calcareous substrate with some ultramafic colluvium.

Collectors

Porter P. Lowry II, Jerome Munzinger, Chrissen Gemmill, Jean-Noel Labat, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Lowry II P.P., et al. 7363

November 10, 2015

Location

New Caledonia, Province du Sud

-21.028861, 165.296083

Location Remarks

Vallée de la Tchamba, forêt de crête, bord de piste, sol volcano-sédimentaire. 49 m elev.

Collectors

Porter P. Lowry II, Martin W. Callmander, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Bruce Gray, David Bruy, Jerome Munzinger

Notes

Branched tree ca. 6 m tall. Young fruits pale green.

Lowry, P 7406

November 19, 2015

Location

New Caledonia, Province Nord

-20.283917, 164.198

Location Remarks

Route RPN 9; Petit creek en bas du Col d'Arama. Col d'Arama Maquis. Phtenite substrate. 230 m elev.

Collectors

Porter P. Lowry II, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Sparsely branched tree ca. 4 m tall. Young infructescences pale yellow green.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Family

Araliaceae

Genus

Meryta

Specific Epithet

denhamii

Authorship

Seem.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 3.2

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.5

Global rank

#99,737 of 335,497

Top 30%

Extinction probability

17%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →