Thomas R. Soderstrom, field notes, 2564 - 2579, India, Java, Singapore, Burma, 1978, book no 25

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Abstract

This field book consists of a list of plants (mostly bamboo) collected by T. R. Soderstrom in India, Java (Indonesia), Singapore, and Burma (now Myanmar), in 1978. Collector numbers 2564 through 2579 are included. Entries include: collector number, scientific name, locality, date, elevation, physical description, habitat, abundance / rarity, and other observations. Entries are long and descriptive. Several sketches are included throughout. Localities include: Khalahashi Hills (India); Bogor, Java (Indonesia); Singapore Botanic Gardens (Singapore); Hmewibi Forest Experimental Station, Rangoon (Myanmar); and Calcutta (India). Lists of photographs are included in the back of the book.

Date Range

1978

Start Date

Oct 08, 1978

End Date

Nov 06, 1978

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Botany at 202-633-0920 to make an appointment.

Topic

  • Plants
  • Bamboo
  • Botany

Place

  • Myanmar
  • Singapore
  • Rangoon
  • Kolkata
  • Bogor
  • India
  • Indonesia

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Sketches

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-404

Collection name

Thomas R. Soderstrom Field Notes from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library

Sublocation

Box 6