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Filed As
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Collector(s)
A. Raynor 89, 26 Mar 2001
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Location
Federated States of Micronesia. Pohnpei. Madolenihmw (Mun.). Nihkawad, Tamworohi.
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Habitat
Seaside.
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Description
Tree 5m tall, stem diameter of 10-15cm, flowers yellowish, fruits greenish. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 194698
Occurrence ID: 47d804a7-6db6-469b-b09a-8cc1411fc128
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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
ikoik
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Language
Pohnpeian
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Region
Oceania
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Country
Federated States of Micronesia
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State/Province
Pohnpei
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County/Municipio
Madolenihmw (Mun.)
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Locality
Nihkawad, Tamworohi
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Coordinates
6.844, 158.313
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Coordinate Uncertainty (m)
1000
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Geodetic Datum
WGS84
Level 1 Use
OTHER SOCIOCULTURAL USES
Level 2 Use
Unspecified (Other Sociocultural Uses)
Level 3 Use
Charm
Use Notes
Used for a spiritual protection when competing in track and field. To be protected from black magics while in big crowds.
Level 1 Use
MEDICINES
Level 2 Use
Respiratory System Effects/Disorders
Level 3 Use
Antasthmatic
Use Notes
To heal asthma
Level 1 Use
MEDICINES
Level 2 Use
Pain
Level 3 Use
Analgesic
Use Notes
Heal mangrove sickness, which includes headaches, muscle pain, joint pain and nerves are not in normal condition.
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