Procris pedunculata (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Wedd.

  • Filed As

    Urticaceae
    Procris pedunculata (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Wedd.

  • Collector(s)

    Francisca Sohl 28 with A. Dores, P. Raynor. E. Albert, 25 Oct 2004

  • Location

    Federated States of Micronesia. Pohnpei. Sokehs (Mun.). Ipwal.

  • Habitat

    Lowland forest.

  • Description

    Herb,6 ft tall, white flower, with young green fruit turning yellow when ripe. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 204740

    Occurrence ID: c0729003-0a4f-40d1-b274-599747f64368

  • Related Publications

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

  • Local Name

    Pwaked

  • Language
    Pohnpeian
  • Region

    Oceania

  • Country

    Federated States of Micronesia

  • State/Province

    Pohnpei

  • County/Municipio

    Sokehs (Mun.)

  • Locality

    Ipwal

  • Elevation

    Alt. 18 m. (59 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    6.98028, 158.18

  • Distribution

    Map all specimens of this taxon

  • Level 1 Use

    MEDICINES

  • Level 2 Use

    Skin/Subcutaneous Cellular Tissue Effects/Disorders

  • Level 3 Use

    Rash

  • Use Notes

    Used for a really bad rash similar to eczema.

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