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insolita

Taxon

Plerandra insolita A.C.Sm.

Protologue J. Arnold Arbor. 33: 103. 1952BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted threatened
Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (230).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (230).JPG

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (228).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (228).JPG

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (245).JPG

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By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (221).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (221).JPG

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (229).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (229).JPG

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (250).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (250).JPG

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (236).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (236).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (223).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (223).JPG

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (222).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (222).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (233).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (233).JPG

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (248).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (248).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (242).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (242).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (240).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (240).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (232).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (232).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (237).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (237).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (219).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (219).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (224).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (224).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (225).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (225).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (217).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (217).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (239).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (239).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (244).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (244).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (231).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (231).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (220).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (220).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (227).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (227).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (243).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (243).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (251).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (251).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (226).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (226).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (235).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (235).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (241).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (241).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (249).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (249).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (218).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (218).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (216).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (216).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (234).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (234).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (247).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (247).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (238).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3186--Fiji. Waisali Rainf. Reserve. 4 Nov 2015. DSC08848 (238).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (142).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (142).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (145).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (145).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (138).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (138).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (136).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (136).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (147).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (147).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (143).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (143).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (148).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (148).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (137).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (137).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (149).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (149).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (139).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (139).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (144).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (144).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (140).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (140).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (141).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (141).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (146).JPG

Plerandra insolita, Plunkett, G 3192--Fiji. Across the road from Waisali RF. 8 Nov 2015. DSC00330 (146).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Endemic to Fiji (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 2 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

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

Occurrences

Plunkett G.M., et al. 3186

November 4, 2015

Location

Fiji, Vanua Levu (Cakaudrove Province)

-16.637389, 179.212639

Location Remarks

Waisali Rain Forest Reserve. On Cross Island Road, c. 30 km north of Hibiscus Highway in Savusavu. Places along the loop trail to a small stream. 420-470 m elev.

Collectors

Gregory M. Plunkett, Porter P. Lowry II, Jerome Munzinger, Bruce Gray, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Alivereti Naikatini

Notes

Humid upland rainforest on a steep hillside. Treelet (monocaul) 2.5 m. Fruits green, becoming dark purple.

Plunkett G.M., et al. 3192

November 8, 2015

Location

Fiji, Vanua Levu (Cakaudrove Province, Wailevu district)

-16.645028, 179.203722

Location Remarks

Waisali Rainforest Reserve c. 30 km north of Hibiscus Highway in Savusavu on Cross Island Road; then southwest and downhill on a abandoned former logging road, now eroding. Much disturbance but an interesting understory persists. 420-460 m elev.

Collectors

Gregory M. Plunkett, Jerome Munzinger, Porter P. Lowry II, Alivereti Naikatini, Bruce Gray, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Monocaul tree 3.5-4 m, in forest and at edge of logging road. Fruits green maturing to purple-black.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Family

Araliaceae

Genus

Plerandra

Specific Epithet

insolita

Authorship

A.C.Sm.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 0.5

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

Threat status

Predicted threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.1

Global rank

#264,725 of 335,497

Top 79%

Extinction probability

19%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →