Plants of the French Congo, etc., 1917

Object Details

Abstract: This specimen list by Charles R. Aschemeier of botanical specimens from the French Congo between 5 April 1917 to 5 October 1918 contains collector numbers 1-500 (although only 1-63 are populated with data). Specimens were collected in Omboué,Mpeti, Abouna, Ngongo, "Ogouma", and other localities which are currently within the nation Gabon, but at the time of collecting, was part of the French Congo. Aschemeier provides native names for some specimens, as well as some information about the type of environment in which the specimens were found.

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Collection name: Charles R. Aschemeier field book, French Congo, 1917-1918, from the Department of Botany
Physical Description: 1 field book
Physical Location: National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library

See more records from this collection: Charles R. Aschemeier field book, French Congo, 1917-1918, from the Department of Botany
See more records associated with this person: Aschemeier, Charles R. W.
See more records associated with this expedition: Collins-Garner Congo Expedition in the Interests of the Smithsonian Institution (1916-1919)