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Coursetia elliptica M.Sousa & Rudd
BRIT300563   
Nicaragua, Matagalpa
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BRIT300562   
Nicaragua, Managua
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BRIT300565   
Nicaragua, Madriz
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BRIT300561   
Nicaragua, Matagalpa
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BRIT300560   
Nicaragua, Esteli
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BRIT322044   
Nicaragua, Boaco
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BRIT250383Henry K. Svenson   45501971-03-12
Nicaragua, Zelaya, Puerto Cabezas, 0 - 100m
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BRIT196994R. Kral   692601982-07-07
Nicaragua, Jinotega, 4 km S of Jinotega., 13.033333 -86, 1180m
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Tanaecium pyramidatum (Rich.) L.G. Lohmann
BRIT529811Warren Douglas Stevens   120311979-02-12
Nicaragua, Matagalpa, Lower W slope of Cerro Musum, Quebada El Jobo, a tributary of Río Paiwas., 12.916667 -85.266667, 300m
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Tanaecium tetragonolobum (Jacq.) L.G.Lohmann
BRIT529807Walter Robleto   14251984-10-28
Nicaragua, Rivas, Isla Ometepe, Volván Concepción, localidad de "Sarrem", -4.916667 -78.316667, 50 - 80m
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Tanaecium tetragonolobum (Jacq.) L.G.Lohmann
BRIT529806Walter Robleto   8981984-06-16
Nicaragua, Rivas, Isla Ometepe, Volcán Maderas, bordeando la costa desde la Ensenada "Santa Cruz" hasta "Balgüe", 45m
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Tanaecium tetragonolobum (Jacq.) L.G.Lohmann
BRIT529805Walter Robleto   3121984-03-25
Nicaragua, Rivas, Isla Ometepe, Volcán Maderas, Mérida, cafetal "Los Placeres"., 11.433333 -85.533333, 500 - 700m
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Fridericia dichotoma (Jacq.) L.G.Lohmann
BRIT529792Warren Douglas Stevens   229581984-06-13
Nicaragua, Chontales, Quebrada Tecomapa, near Río Mayales, -4.916667 -78.316667, 90m
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BRIT550651Warren Douglass Stevens   111311978-12-13
Nicaragua, Managua, along Hwy 1, ca 8 km N of Las Maderas, 11.483333 -86.05, 340m
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Opuntia guatemalensis Britton & Rose
BRIT550703Warren Douglas Stevens   109851978-11-26
Nicaragua, Managua, along new road from Hwy 1 (N of San Jacinto entrance) to San Francisco del Carnicero, between ca 2-6 km W of Hwy 1, - 100m
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Rhipsalis baccifera (Soland. ex J. Mill.) Stearn
BRIT550748Warren Douglas Stevens   157171979-11-16
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Ca. 20.3 km NE of highway 1 at Estelí on road to Yalí., 13.216667 -86.25, 1380 - 1400m
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Encyclia ochracea (Lindl.) Dressler
BRIT473262Robert Kral   690361982-06-22
Nicaragua, Dept. Jinotega, Laguna Miraflor, ca. 26.4 km by road North-northeast of Esteli by road to Yali., 13.249916 -86.250086, 1260m
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Encyclia ochracea (Lindl.) Dressler
BRIT473261Warren Douglas Stevens   154271979-10-31
Nicaragua, Jinotega, along road from Hwy 3 through La Fundadora, between La Salvadora and La Palestina., 13.066551 -85.901475, 1150 - 1250m
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Encyclia ochracea (Lindl.) Dressler
BRIT473260P. P. Moreno   21051980-04-16
Nicaragua, Madriz, Cerro Volcán de Somoto (Tepesomoto) cerca de la cima., 13.416667 -86.566667, 1500 - 1600m
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Encyclia ochracea (Lindl.) Dressler
BRIT473259Warren Douglas Stevens   170401980-05-07
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Along Hwy. 3 between Matagalpa and Jinotega, ca 3.9 km Northwest of Aranjuez road entrance., 13.033333 -85.916667, 1400m
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Encyclia fragrans (Sw.) Dressler
BRIT473258Warren Douglas Stevens   215631982-06-05
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Presa Mancotal, lake shore., 13.233646 -85.900536, 980m
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Dichaea graminoides (Sw.) Lindl.
BRIT473244P. P. Moreno   1871981-06-08
Nicaragua, Granada, Volcán Mombacho, 11.833333 -85.983333, 1000 - 1222m
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Epidendrum radicans Pav. ex Lindl.
BRIT551703A. Grijalva   1391979-02-28
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Carretera Matagalpa-Jinotega, entre el km 133-134, a 10 km al sureste de la ciudad de Jinotega, 13.35 -85.916667, 1400 - 1480m
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BRIT551699Warren Douglas Stevens   158011979-11-16
Nicaragua, Departamento de Jinotega; mesa ca. 20.3 km Northeast of Hwy 1 at Estelí on road to Yalí., 13.216667 -86.25, 1380 - 1400m
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BRIT551697Robert Kral   691811982-07-02
Nicaragua, Dept. Esteli, 6.8 kms. by road West-Northwest of Esteli., 1400m
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BRIT551694Robert Kral   692801982-07-08
Nicaragua, Matagalpa, North of Matagalpa in oak-forested hills 5.2 kms North of junction of Nic 3 and Nic 5 via Nic 3., 12.966667 -85.916667, 1100 - 1200m
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BRIT473449Robert Kral   694141982-07-15
Nicaragua, Esteli, 4 kms Northwest of Cerro las Brisas and 12.5 kms West-Northwest of Esteli., 13.116667 -86.45, 1200m
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BRIT473466Robert Kral   69012
Nicaragua, Esteli, Forest 22 kms N-NE of Esteli, Quebrada Plan Helado along road to Yali., 13.216667 -86.25, 1360m
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Isochilus latibracteatus A.Rich. & Galeotti
BRIT473467Robert Kral   691831982-07-02
Nicaragua, Esteli, Dept. Esteli, 6.8 kms. by road West-Northwest of Esteli., 1400m
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BRIT551969Stevens, W.D.   218271982-09-14
Nicaragua, Chontales, Hacienda San Martín, near confluence of Río El Jordán and Río La Pradera, 12.283333 -85.25, 390m
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BRIT551965Warren Douglas Stevens   161111979-11-22
Nicaragua, Madriz, Upper slopes and summit of Cerro Quisuca., 13.516667 -86.516667, 1100 - 1250m
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Maxillaria alba (Hook.) Lindl.
BRIT551961Micheal Nee   278261983-09-06
Nicaragua, Zelaya, Pasture 0-1 km North of San Martín., 12.13833 -83.935022, 120m
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Neolehmannia difformis (Jacq.) G.F.J.Pabst
BRIT464003Robert Kral   692101982-07-02
Nicaragua, Esteli, Woodland 12.1 km Northwest of Esteli near El Rodeito., 13.116667 -86.4, 1400m
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Pleurothallis quadrifida (Llave & Lex.) Lindl. [excluded]
BRIT464083A. Grijalva   19021982-11-24
Nicaragua, Granada, Isla Zapatera, NE slope of Hacienda El Cerro, 11.677778 -85.7625, 400 - 525m
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Pleurothallis immersa Linden & Rchb.f.
BRIT464080Warren Douglass Stevens   210041982-01-18
Nicaragua, Matagalpa, Macizos de Peñas Blancas, SE side, drainage of Quebrada de Quebradon, slopes N & W of Hda San Martín. Collection area straddles border with Dept de Jinotega., 13.233333 -85.633333, 1000 - 1400m
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Pleurothallis deregularis (Barb. Rodr.) Luer
BRIT464079A. Grijalva   1041979-02-01
Nicaragua, Boaco, Cerro Mombachito. Situado a unos 4 kms al noroeste de la ciudad de Camoapa, 700 - 1000m
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BRIT464078Pedro P. Moreno   198541983-01-21
Nicaragua, Rivas, Ometepe Island, Volcán Concepción, 11.55 -85.6166666666667, 300 - 1000m
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BRIT464054Pedro P. Moreno   253581985-01-25
Nicaragua, Matagalpa, Esquipulas, Santa Maria Mountain, 3 km SE of Esquipulas, 12.6333333333333 -85.7666666666667, 1200m
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BRIT464151Juan C. Sandino   47731984-02-27
Nicaragua, Zelaya, 40 km NE of Nueva Guinea, road NE of San Martín, El Zapote, 11.816667 -84.383333, 130 - 150m
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BRIT464331Warren Douglass Stevens   218841982-09-28
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Along Hwy. 3 between Matagalpa and Jinotega, ca 4 km NW of Aranjuez entrance., 13.033333 -85.916667, 1400m
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BRIT466067A. Grijalva   3991979-04-16
Nicaragua, Dept de Zelaya, Costado Oeste de El Cerro la Pimienta., 13.747222 -84.995833, 800 - 1000m
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BRIT466124Warren Douglass Stevens   114861979-01-16
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Macizos de Peñas Blancas, top and north slope of steep ridge SW of finca of Manuel Estrada (El Cielo), south of Río Gusaneras., 13.25 -85.7, 1200 - 1330m
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Anthurium scandens (Aubl.) Engl.
BRIT466123M. Araquistain   1033 a1980-01-24
Nicaragua, Boaco, Cerro Mombachito, 8.5 km NO de Camoapa., 1059m
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BRIT466122Warren Douglas Steves   154401979-10-31
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Along road from Hwy 3 to La Fundadora, 13.05 -85.908333, 1200 - 1400m
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BRIT466103Warren Douglas Stevens   113961979-01-14
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Macizos de Peñas Blancas, along trail between finca of Manuel Estrada (El Cielo) and finca of Socorro Mejia., 13.258333 -85.683333, 1500 - 1650m
BRIT:VDB
BRIT470686Robert Kral   693671982-07-12
Nicaragua, Carazo, Banks of Rio Pasocorreta, La Boquita., 11.666667 -86.366667
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Selaginella pallescens (C. Presl) Spring
BRIT470678Robert Kral   692531982-07-08
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Rocky slopes 4 kms south of Jinotega., 13.033333 -86, 1180m
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Selaginella pallescens (C. Presl) Spring
BRiT470677Warren Douglass Stevens   30091977-08-07
Nicaragua, Nueva Segovia, ca km 233.5, ca 6.2 km N of north edge of Ocotal, Quebrada El Nancital, 13.683333 -86.4, 700 - 760m
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Selaginella arthritica Alston in Cufod.
BRIT470647Warren Douglas Stevens   120651979-02-13
Nicaragua, Zelaya, Along new road from Río Blanco to Río Copalar, ca 31 km E of Río Blanco, 12.875 -85.041667, 200 - 400m
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BRIT470646Warren Douglas Stevens   48291977-10-29
Nicaragua, Dept of Zelaya, ca. 6.3 km south of bridge at Colonia Yolania and ca. 0.8 km south of ridge of Serranias de Yolania on road to Colonia Manantiales (Colonia Somoza), 11.608333 -84.366667, 200 - 300m
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BRIT472118Robert Kral   690351982-06-22
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Dept. Jinotega, Forest by Laguna Miraflor, ca. 26.4 km by road North-Northeast of Esteli by road to Yali., 13.25 -86.25, 1260m
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BRIT472117John T. Atwood Jr.   771211977-02-10
Nicaragua, Granada, Volcan Mombacho, at vacation house above finca Las Delicias.
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BRIT472111Robert Kral   690321982-06-22
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Dept. Jinotega, Forest by Laguna Miraflor, ca. 26.4 km by road North-Northeast of Esteli by road to Yali., 13.25 -86.25, 1260m
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BRIT472110Robert Kral   690321982-06-22
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Dept. Jinotega, Forest by Laguna Miraflor, ca. 26.4 km by road North-Northeast of Esteli by road to Yali., 13.25 -86.25, 1260m
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Adiantum concinnum Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
BRIT472107Robert Kral   690301982-06-22
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Dept. Jinotega, Forest by Laguna Miraflor, ca. 26.4 km by road North-Northeast of Esteli by road to Yali., 13.25 -86.25, 1260m
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BRIT424227Robert Kral   692581982-07-07
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Forested crests 4 km south of Jinotega., 13.033333 -86, 1180m
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BRIT467613Robert Kral   1690471982-06-22
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Cloud forest of Laguna Miraflor, road to yali 26.4 km by road N-NE of Esteli., 13.25 -86.25, 1260m
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BRIT467584M. Araquistain   5971979-10-19
Nicaragua, Esteli, Verro Quiabú, situado a unos 8 kms. Al noroeste de la diudad de Estelí., 1500 - 1600m
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BRIT467574Warren Douglas Stevens   151941979-10-25
Nicaragua, Jinotega, N slope of Volcan Yali., 13.25 -86.166667, 1200 - 1400m
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Peperomia alata Ruiz & Pav.
BRIT467573Warren Douglas Stevens   154281979-10-31
Nicaragua, Jinotega, along road from Hwy 3 through La Fundadora, between La Salvadora and La Palestina., 13.058333 -85.9, 1150 - 1250m
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BRIT467663Robert Kral   693621982-07-13
Nicaragua, Carazo, Forest along rio Pasocorreta, La Boquita., 11.666667 -86.366667
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BRIT467643Robert Kral   694711982-07-17
Nicaragua, Nueva Segovia, Wooded banks of Rio Sucio, 11 kms NW of Ocatal by Nic. 15.
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BRIT467642Robert Kral   690491982-06-24
Nicaragua, Leon, Rocky upland slope 2 km SW of La Laguna by road to San Nicolas, 9.5 km SW of jct with Nic. 1., 12.95 -86.333333, 1300m
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BRIT467764Warren Douglas Stevens   122431979-02-14
Nicaragua, Zelaya Department, Along new road from Río Blanco to Río Copalar, ca 26 km east of Río Blanco., 12.875 -85.041667, 200 - 400m
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BRIT56691Warren Douglas Stevens   228381984-01-26
Nicaragua, Matagalpa, Between Las Calabazas & Laguna Tecompa, 12.65 -86.066667, 420m
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BRIT56692Warren Douglas Stevens   228381984-01-26
Nicaragua, Matagalpa, Between Las Calabazas & Laguna Tecompa, 12.65 -86.066667, 420m
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BRIT56693Warren Douglas Stevens   228381984-01-26
Nicaragua, Matagalpa, Between Las Calabazas & Laguna Tecompa, 12.65 -86.066667, 420m
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BRIT56694Warren Douglas Stevens   112141978-12-25
Nicaragua, Esteli, Km marker 163 on Hwy 1, ca 11.2 km N of entrance to Estelí., 13.216667 -86.383333, 920m
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BRIT425724Robert Kral   694401982-07-16
Nicaragua, Nueva Segovia, Banks of Rio Sucio, 3.5 km SE of Dipilto by Nic. 15., 13.7 -86.483333
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Trichomanes collariatum Bosch, 1859[1858]
BRIT425691A. Grijalva   3021979-04-13
Nicaragua, Dept. of Zelaya, Costado Sur del Cerro la Pimienta, N del Cerro Hormiguero. A orrilla del cano Hormiguero., 13.745833 -84.995833, 800 - 900m
BRIT:VDB
BRIT425175Robert Kral   691451982-06-28
Nicaragua, Granada, Quiet backwater at Club Nautico, 6.5 km due southeast of Granada by Lake Nicaragua.
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Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.
BRIT63406P. P. Moreno   153861982-02-21
Nicaragua, Esteli, "Llano El Pozo" 17 km al Est de Estelí, carretera Paso de León-Miraflor., 13.166667 -86.25, 1280 - 1300m
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BRIT425050Robert Kral   692591982-07-08
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Forested crests 4 km south of Jinotega., 13.033333 -86, 1180m
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BRIT425049Warren Douglas Stevens   157461979-11-16
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Mesa ca. 20.3 km NE of Hwy 1 at Estelí on road to Yalí., 13.216667 -86.25, 1380 - 1400m
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Polypodium plebejum Schl. & Cham.
BRIT425043Robert Kral   690291982-06-22
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Forest by Laguna Miraflor, ca. 26.4 km by road North-Northeast of Esteli by road to Yali., 13.25 -86.25, 1260m
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Polypodium plebeium Schltdl. & Cham.
BRIT425042James E. Henrich   3901981-06-11
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Forest 23.5 km (by road) NE of Hwy 1 at Esteli and ca. 2.8 km SE of Laguna Miraflores, 13.233333 -86.233333, 1400m
BRIT:VDB
BRIT425057John T. Atwood Jr.   771411977-02-10
Nicaragua, Granada, Volcan Mombacho.
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BRIT425019Warren Douglass Stevens   115251979-01-16
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Macizos de Peñas Blancas, steep ridge SW of finca of Manuel Estrada (El Cielo), S of Río Gusaneras, 13.25 -85.7, 1200 - 1330m
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Polystichum muricatum (L.) Fée [excluded]
BRIT425076Warren Douglas Stevens   162681979-11-24
Nicaragua, Esteli, Cerro Quiabú (Cerro Las Brisas), 13.1 -86.416667, 1550 - 1600m
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BRIT424477Warren Douglas Stevens   224771983-08-30
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Forest along Hwy 3, ca 1 km NW of La Fundadora entrance, unnamed peak ca. 500 m West of highway., 13.016667 -85.933333, 1450 - 1520m
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Ctenitis hemsleyana (Baker) Copel.
BRIT424463John T. Atwood Jr.   771571977-02-15
Nicaragua, Granada, Volcan Mombacho.
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BRIT424545Warren Douglas Stevens   224711983-08-30
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Forest along Hwy 3, ca. 1 km NW of La Fundadora entrance, unnamed peak ca 500 m west of highway., 13.016667 -85.933333, 1450 - 1520m
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BRIT424703James E. Henrich   3721981-06-11
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Forest ca. 23.5 km by road NE of Hwy 1 at Estelí and ca. 2.8 km SE of Laguna Miraflores., 13.233333 -86.233333, 1400m
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Marsilea mollis B. L. Rob. & Fernald
BRIT424767Robert R. Haynes   86491982-07-16
Nicaragua, Esteli, Small pond 6.2 air km North of Río La Serena; along road from Esteli to Ocotal.
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BRIT424904John T. Atwood Jr.   771351977-02-10
Nicaragua, Granada, Crater rim of Volcan Mombacho above NE flank.
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Acanthocereus pentagonus Britton & Rose
BRIT550434Warren Douglas Stevens   47121977-10-16
Nicaragua, Leon, Slope and ridge immediately W of Quebrada Las Ruedas, N of road, NW of El Transito., 12.083333 -86.716667, 15 - 30m
BRIT:VDB
BRIT424800Robert Kral   680441982-06-22
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Forest by Laguna Miraflor, ca. 26.4 km by road N-NE of Esteli to Yali., 13.25 -86.25, 1260m
BRIT:VDB
BRIT508925Warren Douglas Stevens   160181979-11-22
Nicaragua, Madriz, summit and upper slopes of Cerro Quisuca, 13.511639 -86.529492, 1100 - 1250m
BRIT:VDB
BRIT508924Grijalva   7381979-11-06
Nicaragua, Granada, Puerto de Asese, situado a unos 5 km al sureste de la ciudad de Granada e Isletas de Granada., 40m
BRIT:VDB
BRIT508922Warren Douglas Stevens   11,4711979-01-13
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Macizos de Penas Blancas, vicinity of Finca of Manuel Estrada (El Cielo) above Rio El Gusaneras, 13.25 -85.683333, 1200 - 1400m
BRIT:VDB
BRIT508920John P. Pipoly   39831979-03-03
Nicaragua, Zelaya, Colonia Kururia, 14.683333 -84.066667, 50m
BRIT:VDB
BRIT508919Warren Douglas Stevens   11,2931979-01-13
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Macizos de Penas Blancos, vicinity of Finca of Manuel Estrada (El Cielo) above Rio El Gusaneras, 13.25 -85.683333, 1200 - 1400m
BRIT:VDB
BRIT508910A. Grijalya   2151979-02-28
Nicaragua, Jinotega, Hacienda La Palestina, situada a uns 10km. al este de la ciudad de Jinotegz, 1300m
BRIT:VDB
Entada gigas (L.) Fawc. & Rendle
BRIT536063Pedro P. Moreno   206461983-02-24
Nicaragua, Zelaya, Cuesta El Balsamo, 13.65 -84.9666666666667, 200m
BRIT:VDB
Brassavola nodosa (L.) Lindl.
BRIT472984R. Kral   691341982-06-28
Nicaragua, Dept. Granada. On Crescentia, Acacia savana, black wet clay, by rd from Granada to Rivas 3 kms N of bridge over Ochmogo Rio, 11 deg 41 min N 85 deg 59 min W, alt. 60 m.
BRIT:VDB
Caperonia palustris (L.) A. St.-Hil.
BRIT499581R. Kral   690791982-06-24
Nicaragua, Matagalpa, Just w. of Puente de Rio Viejo ca. 8 km s.e. of San Isidro., 12.883333 -86, 460m
BRIT:VDB
Caperonia palustris (L.) A. St.-Hil.
BRIT499580R. Kral   691221982-06-27
Nicaragua, Chontales, Tabebuia savanna 3.8 kms. n.w. of Rio Oyate along rd from Acoyapa to San Carlos., 11.75 -85.016667, 50m
BRIT:VDB
Caperonia palustris (L.) A. St.-Hil.
BRIT496936R. Kral   691081982-06-27
Nicaragua, Chontales, 0.1 kms N of Quebrada Niscala along rd from Acoyapa to San Carlos., 11.783333 -85.033333, 50m
BRIT:VDB
BRIT496937R. Kral   691081982-06-27
Nicaragua, Chontales, 0.1 kms N of Quebrada Niscala along rd from Acoyapa to San Carlos., 11.783333 -85.033333, 50m
BRIT:VDB
BRIT495210R. Kral   691611982-07-01
Nicaragua, Leon, Poneloya.
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