Dataset: F
Taxa: Pertusariaceae
Search Criteria: excluding cultivated/captive occurrences

Page 1, records 1-100 of 1124

Field Museum of Natural History


F:Botany
C1018889FP. C. Standley   116001947-08-03
Honduras, Francisco Morazán, vicinity of El Zamorano, 14.0085 -86.9906

F:Botany
J. M. Hawks   1890-00-00
U.S.A., Florida, Volusia, Edgewater, Hawks Park, 28.987261 -80.904255

F:Botany
C0351642FC. Laskowski   s.n.1964-07-14
U.S.A., Michigan, Cheboygan, Mud Lake Bog: sec 7, 45.613892 -84.600186

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19170 b2003-10-14
Australia, Queensland, Porcupine Gorge National Park, -20.35 144.47, 650 - 660m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19170 g2003-10-14
Australia, Queensland, Porcupine Gorge National Park, -20.35 144.47, 650 - 660m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19170 k2003-10-14
Australia, Queensland, Porcupine Gorge National Park, -20.35 144.47, 650 - 660m

F:Botany
C1018890FP. C. Standley & J. Chacón P.   66131947-03-25
Honduras, Comayagua, Vicinity of Siguatepeque, 14.598007 -87.832689, 1050m

F:Botany
C1018888FP. C. Standley & J. Chacón P.   61901947-03-25
Honduras, Comayagua, Vicinity of Siguatepeque, 14.598007 -87.832689, 1050m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19177 h2003-10-17
Australia, New South Wales, Unungar State Forest, ca. 4 km S of Queensland border, -28.33 152.68, 550 - 560m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19177 l2003-10-17
Australia, New South Wales, Unungar State Forest, ca. 4 km S of Queensland border, -28.33 152.68, 550 - 560m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19177 n2003-10-17
Australia, New South Wales, Unungar State Forest, ca. 4 km S of Queensland border, -28.33 152.68, 550 - 560m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19177 t2003-10-17
Australia, New South Wales, Unungar State Forest, ca. 4 km S of Queensland border, -28.33 152.68, 550 - 560m

F:Botany
C0050426F   146481915-10-00
Philippines, Sorsogon, Irosin, Mt. Bulusan, 12.75 124.033333

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19159 I2003-10-11
Australia, Queensland, Pilgrim Sands/Thornton Beach: coastal vine forest and mangrove between Pilgrim Sands and Thornton Beach, -16.08 145.47, 1 - 10m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19159 c2003-10-11
Australia, Queensland, Pilgrim Sands/Thornton Beach: coastal vine forest and mangrove between Pilgrim Sands and Thornton Beach, -16.08 145.47, 1 - 10m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19113 I2003-10-03
Australia, Queensland, Eungella National Park: Finch Hatton Gorge, trail from parking lot to Gorge, -21.07 148.63, 200 - 210m

F:Botany
C1018891FG. S. Bryan   381923-03-14
Peru, Lima, Matucana, -11.84132 -76.379818, 2438m

F:Botany
C0351522FE. Hall   83
U.S.A., Illinois, Woodson

F:Botany
C0351633F   321897-07-31
U.S.A., Michigan, St Joseph Island

F:Botany
C0351704F   321897-07-31
U.S.A., Michigan, St Joseph Island

F:Botany
C0351521FE. Hall   77
U.S.A., Illinois

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   191352003-10-08
Australia, Queensland, Ravenshoe: small relict rainforest at roadside of road no. 9, ca. 5 km from turnoff to Ravenshoe, -17.48 145.47, 1110 - 1120m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19150 I2003-10-09
Australia, Queensland, Ravenshoe: small relict rainforest at roadside of road no. 9, ca. 5 km from turnoff to Ravenshoe, -17.48 145.47, 1110 - 1120m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19095 b2003-09-30
Australia, Queensland, Capricorn Coast, Tannum Sands: ca. 15 km SE of Gladstone, -23.95 151.37, 1 - 10m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19095 d2003-09-30
Australia, Queensland, Capricorn Coast, Tannum Sands: ca. 15 km SE of Gladstone, -23.95 151.37, 1 - 10m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19082 v2003-09-27
Australia, Queensland, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Lake Baroon Pocket: 2 km W of Montville, N side, -26.7 152.87, 210m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19076 e2003-09-25
Australia, Queensland, Sunshine Coast Area, Mt. Beerburrum: 12 km S of Beerwah, trail from parking lot to lookout, -26.95 152.95, 150m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19168 n2003-10-12
Australia, Queensland, Cooya Beach: ca. 5 km E of Mossman, -16.5 145.4, 1 - 5m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19179 j2003-10-18
Australia, Queensland, Jabiru IslandPhil Hill Environmental Park: ca. 10 km N of Surfers Paradise, -27.88 153.38, 1 - 5m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19179 l2003-10-18
Australia, Queensland, Jabiru IslandPhil Hill Environmental Park: ca. 10 km N of Surfers Paradise, -27.88 153.38, 1 - 5m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19179 m2003-10-18
Australia, Queensland, Jabiru IslandPhil Hill Environmental Park: ca. 10 km N of Surfers Paradise, -27.88 153.38, 1 - 5m

F:Botany
H. T. Lumbsch & A. Mangold   19179 o2003-10-18
Australia, Queensland, Jabiru IslandPhil Hill Environmental Park: ca. 10 km N of Surfers Paradise, -27.88 153.38, 1 - 5m

F:Botany
C0351643F   s.n.1908-08-00
U.S.A., Michigan, Benzie, Frankfort, 44.63361 -86.23454

F:Botany
C0351519FW. W. Calkins   s.n.
U.S.A., Illinois, Cook, 41.8333 -87.85

F:Botany
C0351520FE. Hall   771878-00-00
U.S.A., Illinois, Menard

F:Botany
R. Lücking   153132002-07-03
Costa Rica, San José, Los Santos Forest Reserve (Pacífico Central Conservation Area), Cerro de la Muerte Biological Station: km 93 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, trail to summit, 9.57 -83.75, 3100 - 3400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   153152002-07-03
Costa Rica, San José, Los Santos Forest Reserve (Pacífico Central Conservation Area), Cerro de la Muerte Biological Station: km 93 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, trail to summit, 9.57 -83.75, 3100 - 3400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   153162002-07-03
Costa Rica, San José, Los Santos Forest Reserve (Pacífico Central Conservation Area), Cerro de la Muerte Biological Station: km 93 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, trail to summit, 9.57 -83.75, 3100 - 3400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   153192002-07-03
Costa Rica, San José, Los Santos Forest Reserve (Pacífico Central Conservation Area), Cerro de la Muerte Biological Station: km 93 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, trail to summit, 9.57 -83.75, 3100 - 3400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   153202002-07-03
Costa Rica, San José, Los Santos Forest Reserve (Pacífico Central Conservation Area), Cerro de la Muerte Biological Station: km 93 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, trail to summit, 9.57 -83.75, 3100 - 3400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   153242002-07-03
Costa Rica, San José, Los Santos Forest Reserve (Pacífico Central Conservation Area), Cerro de la Muerte Biological Station: km 93 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, trail to summit, 9.57 -83.75, 3100 - 3400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   153302002-07-03
Costa Rica, San José, Los Santos Forest Reserve (Pacífico Central Conservation Area), Cerro de la Muerte Biological Station: km 93 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, trail to summit, 9.57 -83.75, 3100 - 3400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   153652002-07-03
Costa Rica, San José, Los Santos Forest Reserve (Pacífico Central Conservation Area), Cerro de la Muerte Biological Station: km 93 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, trail to summit, 9.57 -83.75, 3100 - 3400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   153692002-07-03
Costa Rica, San José, Los Santos Forest Reserve (Pacífico Central Conservation Area), Cerro de la Muerte Biological Station: km 93 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, trail to summit, 9.57 -83.75, 3100 - 3400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   177722004-03-25
Costa Rica, San José, Los Santos Forest Reserve (Pacífico Central Conservation Area), Cerro de la Muerte: km 90 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, access road to towers on summit, 9.57 -83.75, 3400 - 3500m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15418-d2002-07-04
Costa Rica, San José, Los Santos Forest Reserve (Pacífico Central Conservation Area), Cerro de la Muerte: km 90 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, access road to towers on summit, 9.57 -83.75, 3400 - 3500m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   177612004-03-25
Costa Rica, Cartago, Tapantí National Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Sector Macizo de la Muerte, Tres de Junio: km 70 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, roadside, 9.65 -83.85, 2750m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   17750-b2004-03-25
Costa Rica, San José, Los Santos Forest Reserve (Pacífico Central Conservation Area), Tres de Junio: km 70 on road (ruta 2) from Cartago to San Isidro, roadside, 9.65 -83.85, 2750m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   165922003-04-02
Costa Rica, Cartago, Tapantí National Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Sector Tapantí, Tapantí Station: 35 km SE of San José and 18 km SE of Cartago, first trail to river (Sendero La Oropéndula), 9.75 -83.78, 1300 - 1400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   166012003-04-02
Costa Rica, Cartago, Tapantí National Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Sector Tapantí, Tapantí Station: 35 km SE of San José and 18 km SE of Cartago, access road before park entrance, 9.77 -83.8, 1150m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15282-a2002-07-02
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, La Amistad International Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Sector Cerro Biolley, Sabanas Esperanza: 30 km NNW of San Vito near Biolley, lower trail from road to Sabanas Esperanza, 9.07 -83.05, 1300 - 1400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15287-d2002-07-02
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, La Amistad International Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Sector Cerro Biolley, Sabanas Esperanza: 30 km NNW of San Vito near Biolley, lower trail from road to Sabanas Esperanza, 9.07 -83.05, 1300 - 1400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15292-a2002-07-02
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, La Amistad International Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Sector Cerro Biolley, Sabanas Esperanza: 30 km NNW of San Vito near Biolley, lower trail from road to Sabanas Esperanza, 9.07 -83.05, 1300 - 1400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15297-c2002-07-02
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, La Amistad International Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Sector Cerro Biolley, Sabanas Esperanza: 30 km NNW of San Vito near Biolley, lower trail from road to Sabanas Esperanza, 9.07 -83.05, 1300 - 1400m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   150642002-06-26
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Las Tablas Protection Zone (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Fila Cedro, Las Alturas Station: 25 km NE of San Vito near Alturas, surroundings of station and trail into forest, 8.95 -82.83, 1600m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15085-f2002-06-26
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Las Tablas Protection Zone (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Fila Cedro, Las Alturas Station: 25 km NE of San Vito near Alturas, access road to station, 8.95 -82.83, 1500m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15091-d2002-06-26
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Las Tablas Protection Zone (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Fila Cedro, Las Alturas Station: 25 km NE of San Vito near Alturas, access road to station, 8.95 -82.83, 1500m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15174-b2002-06-28
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Las Tablas Protection Zone (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Sector Los Portones: 25 km ENE of San Vito, 5 km on gravel road from Progreso to Las Tablas, roadside, 8.92 -82.8, 1600m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15179-c2002-06-28
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Las Tablas Protection Zone (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Sector Los Portones: 25 km ENE of San Vito, 5 km on gravel road from Progreso to Las Tablas, roadside, 8.92 -82.8, 1600m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   151202002-06-27
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Las Tablas Protection Zone (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Sector La Neblina: 25 km ENE of San Vito near Las Mellizas access road to fincas, 8.92 -82.75, 1600m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15212-t2002-06-30
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, La Amistad International Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Altamira Station: 20 km N of San Vito near Finca Colorado interpretative trail (Sendero Gigantes) behind station, 9.03 -83, 1500 - 1600m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15212-p2002-06-30
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, La Amistad International Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Altamira Station: 20 km N of San Vito near Finca Colorado interpretative trail (Sendero Gigantes) behind station, 9.03 -83, 1500 - 1600m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15212-s2002-06-30
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, La Amistad International Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Altamira Station: 20 km N of San Vito near Finca Colorado interpretative trail (Sendero Gigantes) behind station, 9.03 -83, 1500 - 1600m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15212-u2002-06-30
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, La Amistad International Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Altamira Station: 20 km N of San Vito near Finca Colorado interpretative trail (Sendero Gigantes) behind station, 9.03 -83, 1500 - 1600m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15232-b2002-06-30
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, La Amistad International Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Altamira Station: 20 km N of San Vito near Finca Colorado interpretative trail (Sendero Gigantes) behind station, 9.03 -83, 1500 - 1600m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15264-f2002-07-01
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, La Amistad International Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Altamira Station: 20 km N of San Vito near Finca Colorado, trail to Casa Coca, 9.03 -83, 1600 - 1800m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15269-e2002-07-01
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, La Amistad International Park (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area), Altamira Station: 20 km N of San Vito near Finca Colorado, trail to Casa Coca, 9.03 -83, 1600 - 1800m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   166652003-04-15
Costa Rica, San José, San José, Universidad de Costa Rica Campus (Cordillera Volcánica Central Conservation Area): 2 km E of San José, N of church in San Pedro, main access road to campus, 9.93 -84.05, 1200m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   166672003-04-15
Costa Rica, San José, San José, Universidad de Costa Rica Campus (Cordillera Volcánica Central Conservation Area): 2 km E of San José, N of church in San Pedro, main access road to campus, 9.93 -84.05, 1200m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   17577-b2004-03-22
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Monte Alto Forest Reserve (Tempisque Conservation Area), Cerro Romo: 150 km W of San José, 15 km SSE of Nicoya, near Hojancha, access road to and surroundings of Mirador, 10 -85.4, 750 - 900m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   17573-c2004-03-22
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Monte Alto Forest Reserve (Tempisque Conservation Area), Cerro Romo: 150 km W of San José, 15 km SSE of Nicoya, near Hojancha, access road to Mirador, 10 -85.4, 750 - 900m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   17574-c2004-03-22
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Monte Alto Forest Reserve (Tempisque Conservation Area), Cerro Romo: 150 km W of San José, 15 km SSE of Nicoya, near Hojancha, access road to Mirador, 10 -85.4, 750 - 900m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   176022004-03-22
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Tropica Verde Reforestation Project (Tempisque Conservation Area): 150 km W of San José, 15 km SSE of Nicoya, near Hojancha, access road to site, 10.02 -85.38, 850 - 900m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   176062004-03-22
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Tropica Verde Reforestation Project (Tempisque Conservation Area): 150 km W of San José, 15 km SSE of Nicoya, near Hojancha, access road to site, 10.02 -85.38, 850 - 900m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   17251-p2004-03-16
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Volcán Tenorio National Park (Arenal-Tilarán Conservation Area), Pilón Biological Station: 140 km NW of San José, 25 km NNW of Tilarán, near Bijagua, access road to station and river, 10.72 -84.98, 700m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   16500-e2003-03-27
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Palo Verde National Park (Tempisque Conservation Area), Palo Verde Station: 130 km WNW of San José and 30 km SSW of Bagaces, surroundings of station and access road, 10.35 -85.35, 10m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   16500-f2003-03-27
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Palo Verde National Park (Tempisque Conservation Area), Palo Verde Station: 130 km WNW of San José and 30 km SSW of Bagaces, surroundings of station and access road, 10.35 -85.35, 10m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   16511-c2003-03-27
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Palo Verde National Park (Tempisque Conservation Area), Palo Verde Station: 130 km WNW of San José and 30 km SSW of Bagaces, surroundings of station and access road, 10.35 -85.35, 10m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   16514-c2003-03-27
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Palo Verde National Park (Tempisque Conservation Area), Palo Verde Station: 130 km WNW of San José and 30 km SSW of Bagaces, surroundings of station and access road, 10.35 -85.35, 10m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   17307-a2004-03-17
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Volcán Tenorio National Park (Arenal-Tilarán Conservation Area), Sector Alto Masis: 125 km NW of San José, 15 km NNW of Tilarán, near Tierras Morenas, access road to station, 10.6 -85, 850 - 900m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   17307-f2004-03-17
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Volcán Tenorio National Park (Arenal-Tilarán Conservation Area), Sector Alto Masis: 125 km NW of San José, 15 km NNW of Tilarán, near Tierras Morenas, access road to station, 10.6 -85, 850 - 900m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   17307-o2004-03-17
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Volcán Tenorio National Park (Arenal-Tilarán Conservation Area), Sector Alto Masis: 125 km NW of San José, 15 km NNW of Tilarán, near Tierras Morenas, access road to station, 10.6 -85, 850 - 900m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   15326-f2002-07-03
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Clavera, Potrero Grande savannas (La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area): 40 km NW of San Vito on road to Paso Real, roadside, 8.98 -83.18, 250m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   17310-a2004-03-17
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Tierras Morenas, Novasa Wind Power Project (Arenal-Tilarán Conservation Area): 125 km NW of San José, 15 km NNW of Tilarán, near Tierras Morenas, access road to windmills, 10.63 -85.02, 750m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   17310-b2004-03-17
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Tierras Morenas, Novasa Wind Power Project (Arenal-Tilarán Conservation Area): 125 km NW of San José, 15 km NNW of Tilarán, near Tierras Morenas, access road to windmills, 10.63 -85.02, 750m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   177022004-03-23
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Tierras Morenas, Novasa Wind Power Project (Arenal-Tilarán Conservation Area): 125 km NW of San José, 15 km NNW of Tilarán, near Tierras Morenas, access road to windmills, 10.63 -85.02, 750m

F:Botany
R. Lücking   177122004-03-23
Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Tierras Morenas, Novasa Wind Power Project (Arenal-Tilarán Conservation Area): 125 km NW of San José, 15 km NNW of Tilarán, near Tierras Morenas, access road to windmills, 10.63 -85.02, 750m

F:Botany
C0351518FW. W. Calkins   3
U.S.A., Illinois, LaSalle, 41.35 -88.8833

F:Botany
C1009916FP. O. Schallert   s.n.1947-01-11
U.S.A., Florida, Orange, Rock Spring Park

F:Botany
C1007685FJ. M. Grant   s.n.1918-00-00
U.S.A., Washington, Island, Wynochee, Langley, 48.040094 -122.406257

F:Botany
C1006285FP. O. Schallert   21947-01-25
U.S.A., Florida, Orange, Wekiwa Springs, 28.713052 -81.45896

F:Botany
C1009934FE. Hall   3271878-00-00
U.S.A., Texas, Dallas, Dallas, 32.783056 -96.806667

F:Botany
C1007567FP. O. Schallert   20461949-08-01
U.S.A., Florida

F:Botany
C1007505FE. T. Harper & S. A. Harper   1906-07-00
U.S.A., Washington, San Juan, 48.540932 -123.086016

F:Botany
C1006170FH. W. Ravenel   5191870-00-00
U.S.A., South Carolina, Aiken, Aiken, 33.560417 -81.719553

F:Botany
C1009922FC. F. Austin   s.n.
U.S.A., New Jersey, Bergen, Closter, 40.973154 -73.961526

F:Botany
C1007568FP. O. Schallert   115811936-09-03
U.S.A., North Carolina, New Hanover, along middle ground west of New Hanover

F:Botany
C1007494FE. Hall   22
U.S.A., Missouri, Vernon, 37.850582 -94.342442

F:Botany
C1006242FA. S. Foster   5221913-06-23
U.S.A., Alaska, Brownson Bay, Southeast Alaska

F:Botany
C1009925FW. W. Calkins   1101892-00-00
U.S.A., Florida, Duval, Jacksonville, 30.332184 -81.655651


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