Derris elliptica (Wall.) Benth.

  • Filed As

    Fabaceae
    Derris elliptica (Wall.) Benth.

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 4185 with Robert Gallen, Stewo Gallen, Roberta Lee, Ally Rayner, Pelihter Raynor, 14 Aug 2001

  • Location

    Federated States of Micronesia. Pohnpei. Madolenihmw (Mun.). Temwen, Dolopwurpwur. Stewo Gallen's house.

  • Habitat

    Disturbed secondary forest. Nansapw.

  • Description

    Vine to 20m; stem fragrant; leaves green. Sterile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 192628

    Occurrence ID: b8f31a37-3915-42eb-943d-2162afad4471

  • Related Publications

    [Book] Balick, Michael J. 2009. Ethnobotany of Pohnpei: Plants, People, and Island Culture. xi, 585.
    LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2008031255

    [Article] Herrera, Katherine, et al. 2010. Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia with Local Names and Uses. Allertonia. 10: 1-192.

  • Local Name

    uhp en Pohnpei

  • Language
    Pohnpeian
  • Region

    Oceania

  • Country

    Federated States of Micronesia

  • State/Province

    Pohnpei

  • County/Municipio

    Madolenihmw (Mun.)

  • Locality

    Temwen, Dolopwurpwur. Stewo Gallen's house

  • Distribution

    Map all specimens of this taxon

  • Level 1 Use

    POISONS/REPELLENTS/HAZARDS

  • Level 2 Use

    Unspecified (Poisons/Repellents/Hazards)

  • Level 3 Use

    Fish Poison

  • Level 1 Use

    MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

  • Level 2 Use

    Unspecified (Materials and Products)

  • Level 3 Use

    Cordage

  • Level 1 Use

    MEDICINES

  • Level 2 Use

    Infections/Infestations

  • Level 3 Use

    Antiinfective

  • Use Notes

    Vaginal infection with fluid

  • Level 1 Use

    MEDICINES

  • Level 2 Use

    Genitourinary System Effects/Disorders

  • Level 3 Use

    Urinary incontinence/enuresis

  • Use Notes

    Bedwetting -for young babies that urinate a lot, especially at night

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