Dianella carolinensis

  • Filed As

    Asphodelaceae
    Dianella carolinensis

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 4391 with Yadana Desmond, Sholeh Hanser, Ann Kitalong, Nicholas Penna, Kiblas Soaladaob, Amy Vogel. Local expert: Yvonne Singeo. (f)(YS) Additional interview (August 1, 2007): Dirratkelkang Dirraklang Ngirametuker (f,82)(DN), 31 Jul 2007

  • Location

    Palau. Airai. Oikull.

  • Habitat

    Savannah.

  • Description

    Herb, 20cm tall. Flowers are purple, fruits are purple/lavender with yellow stamens.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 205443

    Occurrence ID: 846de714-1d3b-4dd2-add0-a8b51936c133

  • Related Publications

    [Book] Balick, Michael J. & Kitalong, Ann. 2020. Ethnobotany of Palau: Plants, People and Island Culture. 2. 392.

  • Local Name

    Kobesos

  • Language
    Palauan
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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Asparagales

  • Family

    Asphodelaceae

  • All Determinations

    Dianella carolinensis

  • Use Notes

    Used on the last day of the week-long steam bath ceremony, after the birth of a woman’s first child. (YS)

  • Use Notes

    Used in a treatment to strengthen the heart. (DN)

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