1948 Archbold Cape York Expedition : Analysis of Plant collections by Habitat. [1948-1949]
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Zoo Br. Rain forest - creek banks & ravines Epiphytic, semi- 1970.9. Hygromyel. 36. Orch. Matted on a wet rock. 1-1.5 cm. C. locally on moist creek banks. Very robust climbing sh. with stems twining around supporting tree to a height of 5-8 m. A leafy, nearly 5 feet. Flowers fleshy. Fl. cream, slightly purple-red. 48. Orch. Creek bank tree. 5-10 m. Dripping white fl. 60. Brilotum Fibrous branch of a fan palm. Length: 60-70 cm. Epiphyte? 63. Schizaea? Marry by on creek bank. 7-12 cm. (or mm?) "Kills a blade of grass 3 clp" at 1/4 hp. 64. Fern. Low epiphyte.