Cordia dichotoma G.Forst.

• Region

  Oceania

• Country

  Vanuatu

• State/Province

  Tafea

• County/Municipio

  West Tanna Area Council

• Locality

  Tanna Island. Loukweria Village

• Elevation

  Alt. 176 m. (577 ft.)

• Coordinates

  -19.4958, 169.263

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

The Ethnobotany of Vanuatu •
Michael J. Balick #4817
N.V. Nik [Natuar]
exudate This tree can be used to make a type of
local glue by squeezing the seeds and using the
sap for its sticky properties.
leaf If a person is in danger of dying, squeeze 1
handful of leaves held in a Macaranga sp. leaf
into a tablespoon and give this lx to resuscitate
the person.
stem This plant can be used to start a fire by tak-
ing a small stick against a larger one to heat up
some dry material and start a fire.
Source: Lui Noamel (M, 52), Joe Natuma (m, 73), David Tao
(M, 63), Jack Iawiah (M, 51), Natua Harry (F, 45)
The Flora of Vanuatu
(Boraginaceae)
Cordia dicotama G. Forst.
Vanuatu: Tafea Province. Tanna Island. West Tanna,
Loukweria Village.
S 19° 29’ 45"; E 169° 15’ 48"; 176 m elev.
Tree 6 m tall, dbh 5 cm, fruits green. DNA, digital
image. Duplicates: 6.
Michael J. Balick, #4817	December 5,2015
R. Sean Thackurdeen, Thomas J. Dovo, Leo Feimaga,
Sam Natuoa, Philemon Ala, Frazier Alo
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
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