Merremia peltata (L.) Merr.

  • Filed As

    Convolvulaceae
    Merremia peltata (L.) Merr.

  • Collector(s)

    Francisca Sohl 54 with A. Dores, P. Raynor, E. Albert, 09 Nov 2004

  • Location

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

  • Habitat

    Lowland forest.

  • Description

    Vine, white flower, young green fruit that turns black when ripe. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 204724

    Occurrence ID: af9d3f96-6454-4bc6-94b0-173442b05076

  • 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

    lol wah poh mehi

  • Language
    Pohnpeian
  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Solanales

  • Family

    Convolvulaceae

  • All Determinations

    Merremia peltata (L.) Merr. det T. Flynn, 12 Sep 2005

  • Region

    Oceania

  • Country

    Federated States of Micronesia

  • State/Province

    Pohnpei

  • County/Municipio

    Sokehs (Mun.)

  • Locality

    Dolon

  • Elevation

    Alt. 44 m. (144 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    6.92556, 158.175

  • Distribution

    Map all specimens of this taxon

  • Level 1 Use

    MEDICINES

  • Level 2 Use

    Digestive System Effects/Disorders

  • Level 3 Use

    Diarrhea

  • Use Notes

    Medicine for diarrhea.

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