Cypholophus decipiens H.J.P.Winkl.

• Region

  Oceania

• Country

  Vanuatu

• State/Province

  Tafea

• County/Municipio

  South West Tanna Area Council

• Locality

  Tanna Island, Mount Tukosmera area (upper slopes).

• Elevation

  Alt. 984 m. (3228 ft.)

• Coordinates

  -19.5785, 169.385

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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PAC
The Ethnobotany of Vanuatu
Gregory M. Plunkett #3314
N.V. Nakur [Nawai]
bark The plant is used during circumcision cer-
emonies for young boys. The inner bark is re-
moved from young branches to produce cordage
which fastens the nambas (ninuhm)-a fringed pe-
nis sheath traditionally worn by males.
Source: Jean Iaruwaing (M, 60)
Cypholophus decipiens H.J.P. Winkl.
Vanuatu: Tafea Province. Tanna Island. Southwest
Tanna, Mount Tukosmera area (upper slopes).
S 19° 34’ 42.5"; E 169° 23’ 04.2"; 984 m elev.
Shrub, 1.5-2 m tall. Growing along open ridge in rain
forest area. DNA, digital image. Duplicates: 6.
Gregory M. Plunkett, #3314	April 25,2016
Frazer Alo, Jean-Pascal Wahe, Samuel Herwaen Kemah,
Madeleine Manke Kemah, Napuar David, Marika
Tuiwawa, Philemon Ala, Alexis Taknik Tupun
A collaboration ofNYBG and PVNH, funded by The Christensen Fund, *
The National Geographic Society, and The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund.
New York Botanical Garden: NY
Vanuatu National Herbarium: PVNH
The Flora of Vanuatu
(Urticaceae)